Baker/Breakfast Cook

Dexterra; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service company is seeking a Baker/Breakfast Cook to prepare high-quality breakfast and baked goods at their Horizon North camp facility. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience, including supervisory skills, and must hold FoodSafe Level I certification. This position offers an excellent work-life balance with a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation, along with fully covered health benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Work-life balance with 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation

Growth opportunities in a leading company

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking and baking experience in a similar environment.
• Experience preparing baked goods for large groups.
• Must pass WHMIS test with 80% or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake goods from scratch.
• Restock pastry shelves and maintain fresh supply.
• Supervise night shift employees.

Skills

Cooking and baking experience

Food safety certification

Supervisory experience

Education

FoodSafe Level I

SafeCheck or HACCP certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 2 Weeks on and 2 Weeks off, with 11-hour workdays.

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.

Your work will include:

• 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 over-all 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 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 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).

Additional Information

Dextera 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.