Chef - NE BC

Dexterra Remote Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group seeks a Chef based in a remote lodge facility to manage the kitchen, orders, and menus. The role includes training staff and ensuring Dexterra Food Safety protocols are followed, with a safety-sensitive environment and pre-employment checks.

Typical schedule is 20 days on and 10 days off; 12-hour shifts with transportation to site. Requirements include a journeyperson/Red Seal, SafeCheck or HACCP, and 5+ years in hospitality, plus strong leadership and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification required.
• SafeCheck or HACCP certification required.
• 5+ years in hospitality/food service.
• 2+ years as a Sous Chef in remote settings or similar.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Plan and design menus and rotate high-quality options.
• Train staff and ensure safety, quality, and policy adherence.
• Manage food and labor within budgeted guidelines.
• Record inventory and costs; report variances.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Menu planning

Cost control

Education

Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal

SafeCheck / HACCP certified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence acrossthe entire continentNorth 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

WHO ARE WE?

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

• You’re a Journeypersonor 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 industry
• You 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.