Breakfast Cook

Horizonnorth; Northwestern Ontario; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Breakfast Cook in a remote camp setting where you will play a crucial role in starting guests' days with hearty breakfasts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance, with a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Enjoy excellent amenities and the chance to grow your culinary skills in a thriving company that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

All meals provided

Private room with cable TV

Access to Wi-Fi

Access to laundry facilities

Access to gym and common areas

Travel provided to site locations

Qualifications

• Experience providing hot breakfast service in high volumes is essential.
• Food Safe certificate is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast for guests at the site.
• Ensure food quality and safety compliance as per regulations.

Skills

Large-scale cooking experience

Food Safe certificate

Supervisory experience

Ability to handle physical demands

Education

Red Seal certification

Job description

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

This role involves working in a remote camp setting, with specific details about the location disclosed at the time of hiring. Please note only candidates residing in the Thunder Bay area will be considered for this position.

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The Breakfast Cook contributes to the overall success of the culinary team by getting our guests started each day with a hearty breakfast. Working overnight, the Breakfast Cook is responsible for producing all required items as per contract scope daily, while maintaining a clean and enticing display of products during service. The Breakfast Cook will demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

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 the Thunder Bay, ON 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:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast for guests at site
• Ensuring consistent quality of standard in overall food preparation as per clients' requirements including consideration to special dietary constraints
• Ensuring proper equipment operation, safety, and sanitization in the kitchen
• Complying with food safety regulations in accordance with Food Safety Act
• Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing equipment and overall work areas
• Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set and budget guidelines
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience providing a hot breakfast service in high volumes is required
• Current Food Safe certificate is required
• Large-scale cooking experience in camp settings, banquet halls, and/or hotels is a strong asset
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories
• Experience with producing baked goods (scratch baking and/or pre-fab items) is an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• A team-player who is committed to providing client satisfaction
• Must have valid government-issued photo ID for travel to site
• Be able to handle the following 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 lengths 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

WHAT’S 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:

Breakfast Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks 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 $21.72 - $22.48 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.