Baker / Breakfast Cook

Dexterra; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian service provider is seeking a Baker / Breakfast Cook based in Alberta. The role involves preparing high-quality breakfasts and baked goods, supervising staff during shifts, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Red Seal Certification, FoodSafe Level I, and at least 3 years of cooking and baking experience. Offering excellent benefits and a 20 days on/10 days off work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' cooking and baking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment.
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for a large number of guests.
• Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and baking goods from scratch.
• Restocking pastry shelves and maintaining a sufficient supply of baked goods.
• Supervising night shift employees; providing mentorship and training.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Baking from Scratch

Supervisory Skills

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

FoodSafe Level I

Job description

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Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We\'ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

What’s the Job?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 11-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

The Baker / Breakfast Cook is responsible for delighting our clients by preparing and cooking breakfast and baked goods to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and baking goods from scratch
• Restocking pastry shelves and maintaining a sufficient and fresh supply of baked goods
• Creating and following menus to ensure quality of baked goods and desserts
• Wrapping and dating all baked goods in accordance with production schedule
• Ensuring consistent quality standard in overall food preparation as per clients’ requirements including consideration to special dietary constraints
• Ensuring proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Complying with food hygiene regulations in accordance with Food Safety Act
• Supervising night shift employees; providing mentorship and training

What’s in It For You?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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Who Are We Looking For?

• Interprovincial Red Seal Certification or some culinary education leading to Red Seal
• Required : FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years’ cooking and baking experience in a similar or hotel / institutional environment
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for large number of guests
• Prior supervisory experience
• Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

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.