Chef - Waasigan Transmission Line

Dexterra; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All meals provided

Accommodations provided

Travel to site

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a seasoned chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in a remote camp, including ordering ingredients, planning menus, assisting with prep, service, and staff training while maintaining FOODSAFE and HACCP compliance.

The role offers a remote camp lifestyle with all meals and accommodations provided, travel to sites, a private room, and a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation. Daily wages start at 335 CAD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in hospitality/food service as a Chef in hotels, resorts, or remote lodges.
• Red Seal preferred and Safe Food certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
• Proficient with Excel/Word/GFS/Outlook.
• Experience in menu costing, recipe cards, and wage control.
• Leadership and mentor abilities; strong communication skills.
• Criminal Background Check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with policies, safety and quality standards.
• Lead training, development and mentoring of employees.
• Ensure FoodSafe and HACCP methods are followed and align with company guidelines.
• Optimize use of labour and chemical resources.
• Serve clients and staff in a professional, courteous manner.
• Consider dietary restrictions in meal planning and preparation.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Food safety knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Red Seal Certificate (preferred)

Safe Food certificate (required)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job 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

WHAT'S THE JOB?

TheChefis responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in a remote camp; 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 Dexterra Food Safety protocol.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in the Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Dryden and surrounding area
• Private room with cable television

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Dexterrapolicies 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

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Journeypersonor interprovincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred
• Valid Safe Food certificaterequired
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality/food service industry as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• Extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• 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
• Effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
• Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Background CheckBe able to handle the following physical demands:
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
  • Climb ladders or stairs
  • Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time
  • Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
  • Perform work with arms at full length
  • Work with arms above shoulder height

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 3weeks on/3weeks off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration:

Chefs work on a rotational schedule of 3 weeks on/3 weeks off. Site locations are in remote settings, requiring either air travel to site, or via ground on our shuttle. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on a daily basis with a starting rate of $335.00 daily.

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.