Breakfast Cook

Dexterra; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American service company seeks a Chef to prepare meals in a prestigious camp facility in Edmonton. The role requires experience with large-scale cooking, adherence to food safety regulations, and a Red Seal certification. Offering a unique 28/28 rotating schedule, competitive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being.

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.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must obtain 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast for up to 70 clients.
• Create and follow menus to ensure quality of food prepared and served.
• Comply with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Cooking and baking experience

Culinary education

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

FoodSafe Level I

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 28 days on and 28 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

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

Your work will include:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast for up to 70 clients
• Creating and following menus to ensure quality of food prepared and served
• 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
• Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing equipment and overall work areas

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Interprovincial Red Seal Certification or some culinary education leading to Red Seal
• FoodSafe Level I is a 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 is an asset
• Ability to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 35 pounds
• Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20days on / 10days 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.

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.