Breakfast Cook - Waasigan Transmission Line Project

Dexterra; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Breakfast Cook to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing hearty breakfasts in a camp setting, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. With a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction, you will work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a unique work-life balance with a 2-week on, 2-week off rotation, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic atmosphere. If you are passionate about cooking and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

All meals provided

Private room with cable TV

Access to Wi-Fi

Access to gym and common areas

Travel provided to site

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume breakfast service is essential.
• Food Safe certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hot breakfast service

Food safety regulations

Large-scale cooking

Supervisory experience

Baked goods production

Education

Food Safe certificate

Red Seal certification

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.

Horizon North-Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) Joint Venture Partnership:

Horizon North is partnered with Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) to provide an essential spectrum of camp, catering and infrastructure services to the Waasigan Transmission Line Project. CMO LP is owned by Eagle Lake, Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation (formerly Lac La Croix First Nation), Fort William, Seine River, Lac Seul and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations and Ojibway Nation of Saugeen. This partnership is rooted in the shared values of cultural preservation, community well-being and sustainable development and aims to harness the opportunities presented by the Waasigan Project. Through mutual understanding and collaboration we aim to support social-economic growth by offering meaningful employment and economic benefits for partner communities and individuals.

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, Dryden and 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:

• Preparing and cooking breakfast for guests at site
• Ensuring consistent quality of standard in over-all 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 over-all 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

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) 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

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 $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.

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