Chef - NE BC

Dexterra Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a seasoned Chef to oversee the kitchen at a Dexterra Remote Services camp facility. The role features a 20 on / 10 off, 12-hour shifts, with transportation to-site from a designated pickup point.

The Chef reports to the Lodge Manager and leads menu planning, staff training and daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include FOODSAFE-compliant food prep, inventory control, and cost management.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal certification.
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP.
• At least 5 years’ experience in hospitality/food service.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels/resorts/remote lodges.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, GFS and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and production.
• Prepare, present, design, and serve high-quality rotational menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Ensure foods are prepared according to FOODSAFE guidelines and Dexterra safety rules.
• Control food and labour costs within budgeted guidelines.
• Manage grocery orders via the GFS order guide.
• Record and report inventory bi-weekly and track costs daily.
• Ensure client satisfaction with menus and meal service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyperson/Red Seal

SafeCheck/HACCP

Hospitality experience

Sous Chef experience

MS Excel

MS Word

GFS

Outlook

Menu costing

Leadership

Driver's license (Class 5)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job 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

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a a Dexterra Remote Services camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

The Chef, reporting to the Lodge Manager, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus; assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food; training of staff, and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Dexterra Food Safety protocol.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment. A criminal record check will be completed as part of pre-employment.

Your Work Will Include

• Overall Management, Training and production of the kitchen.
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
• Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Dexterra policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Dexterra safety guidelines
• Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
• Grocery Ordering through our GFS order guide
• Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Ensuring client satisfaction to menu plans and meal service
• Record and report costs on daily spend report
• Other Duties as assigned

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience work in beautiful British Columbia
• Great home and work life balance on a 20 day on and 10 day off rotation
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assistance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industryYou have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous 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 effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

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.

#IND1

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. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.