Chef

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chef at a Horizon North camp facility. Oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, and staff training while ensuring food safety. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 20/10 rotation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in hospitality/food service.
• Minimum 3 years as a Chef or Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff training.
• Prepare and design high-quality rotational menus.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Education

Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

GFS

Job description

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WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities. 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 in creating and managing built environments that are vital to our economy and communities. That’s something we’re truly proud of.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based at a Horizon North camp facility, the shift is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided from a pickup point in Edmonton.

Position Overview:
The Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, including ordering ingredients, menu planning, food preparation, staff training, and ensuring compliance with Horizon North Food Safety protocols.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare, present, and design high-quality rotational menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff’s productivity and adherence to policies, including health, safety, and quality standards.
• Lead training, development, and mentoring of employees.
• Ensure food safety standards (FOODSAFE, HACCP) are followed.
• Manage resources efficiently.
• Serve clients and staff professionally.
• Consider dietary restrictions and allergies in meal planning.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory checks.

Qualifications:

• Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate.
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in hospitality/food service.
• Minimum 3 years as a Chef or Sous Chef in relevant settings.
• Experience with outside catering is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GFS.
• Knowledge of menu costing, recipe implementation, and wage control.
• Extensive kitchen knowledge across various culinary areas.
• Effective leadership, positive personality, good listening skills.

What’s In It For You:

• Work-life balance with a 20/10 rotation.
• Fully covered health and dental benefits.
• Paid travel time.
• Growth opportunities in a thriving company.
• Join an industry leader from day one.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.