2nd Cook Northern Manitoba Remote Camp Operations

Dexterra; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary services company is seeking a Second Cook in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This role involves preparing dinner menus, assisting in cooking, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness in a remote camp setting. Candidates should have large-scale cooking experience and be able to work a rotational schedule of two weeks on and one week off. Starting wage is $18 per hour.

Benefits

All meals and accommodations provided

Private room with cable television

Access to Wi-Fi

Access to laundry facilities

Gym and common areas

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale cooking in camp settings, banquet halls or hotels.
• Current Food Safe certification is preferred.
• Ability to commit to a 2 week on / 21 week off rotation.
• Must have valid government-issued photo ID for travel to site.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily with the First Cook to discuss menu preparation and production strategy.
• Assist the First Cook in the preparation of all menu items as needed.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications.
• Practice correct food handling guidelines and storage procedures.
• Help maintain cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and serving areas.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Food Safe certification

Job description

WHATS THE JOB

The Second Cook contributes to the overall success of the Culinary team. Involved in preparing the dinner menu the Second Cook is responsible for all starch and vegetable items required for the menu. The Second Cook will work with the First Cook to ensure that all product meets quality standards as set out by Culinary leadership.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities :

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in Winnipeg MB Thompson Flin Flonand surrounding area
• Private room with cable television
• Access to Wi‑Fi
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents
• Access to a gym and common areas

Key responsibilities include :

• Meet daily with the First Cook to discuss menu preparation and production strategy
• Assist the First Cook in the preparation of all menu items as needed
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications
• Can be responsible for preparing and serving hot breakfast
• Replenish desserts and condiment stations as required
• Assist in the cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and serving areas
• Can be responsible for assisting with baking
• Practice correct food handling guidelines and storage procedures

Qualifications :

• Large‑scale cooking in camp settings, banquet halls and / or hotels is a strong asset
• Current Food Safe certification is preferred
• Ability to commit to a 2 week on / 21 week off rotation
• A team‑player who is committed to providing client satisfaction
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site
• Ability to handle the following physical demands :

Physical demands

Lift carry push or pull up to 50 lbs

• Climb ladders or stairs
• Stand walk squat kneel or sit according to task for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Additional Information

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Enjoy excellent work‑life balance with a 2 week on / 2 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Whereas other companies are downsizing we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration :

2nd Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on / 1 week off. Site locations are in remote settings requiring either air travel to site or via ground on our shuttle. You may be required to work nights weekdays weekends and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $18.00 per hour.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability‑related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Cake Decorating, Cooking, Baking, Sanitation, Knife Skills