Chef / Manager - Fort St John

Dexterra Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food service company seeks a Chef Manager for its Horizon North camp facility in Canada. This role entails overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety compliance, and leading kitchen staff. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in the hospitality industry, ideally with a Red Seal certificate and knowledge of various cuisines. The position offers great work-life balance along with competitive health benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching up to 5%

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in hospitality/food service.
• At least 7 years as a Chef in various settings.
• Strong leadership and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols.

Skills

Food safety certification

International and domestic cuisines

Leadership skills

Menu costing knowledge

Microsoft Excel

HACCP knowledge

Education

Journeyperson or Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

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 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 20 days on and 10 days off, 12‑hour workdays. Transportation is provided to the site from a designated pick‑up point.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients, planning the menu, and assisting with preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food. You will also train staff and ensure that they follow the 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, development, 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 a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 7 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 7 years’ 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 card implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen (e.g., 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.