Chef / Manager - Fort St John

Dexterra; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at a Horizon North camp facility in Alberta, Canada. The role involves menu planning, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in the hospitality industry, culinary knowledge, and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include health coverage and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching up to 5%

Great home and work life balance

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in the hospitality/food service industry.
• 7+ years' experience as a Chef in hotels/resorts/restaurants.
• Knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
• Ability to implement recipe cards and wage control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Prepare and design high-quality menus.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory checks.

Skills

Food preparation

Supervisory skills

Menu planning

HACCP knowledge

Leadership

Food safety compliance

Education

Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS software

Outlook

Job description

Company 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

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pick up point.

As aChef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol.

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

Your work will include:

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Ensure maintenance issues related to any equipment are communicated to the Manager and maintenance personnel as soon as possible
• Other Duties as assigned

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching up to 5%.
• Great home and work life balance.
• 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?

• You’re aJourneypersonor have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 7years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 7years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

Additional Information

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.