Cook - Dexterra

Dexterra Group; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Canada is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our catering team. You will report to the Catering Manager and be responsible for the proper and timely preparation of meals, including food service, food safety, and supervision of kitchen staff where applicable.

Your duties include keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean, preparing nutritious meals according to schedules and menus, and adapting to client needs while maintaining inventory and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is required.
• Cooking experience is required.
• A clear criminal background check is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and food storage areas clean at all times.
• Prepare high quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) per client schedule and menu.
• Be flexible to client needs and food preferences.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety and Safe Food Handling regulations.
• Follow Dexterra and hospital policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory and maintain signed meal records.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Cooking experience

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Company Description

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together to turn problems into solutions and challenges into moments of ingenuity.

As a Cook, reporting to the Catering Manager, you will be responsible for the proper and timely preparation of meals including, but not limited to, food service, food safety and supervision of kitchen staff.

Your Work Will Include

• Always maintaining a clean kitchen and food storage areas.
• Prepare high quality, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) according to the client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
• Be flexible and respond to client needs and food preferences as necessary.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Safe Food Handling/Health Unit regulations.
• Adhere to all relevant dexterra and hospital policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory.
• Maintain accurate, signed records of meals served.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that’s more important than ever!
• Career advancement opportunities.
• 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?

• Healthcare experience
• Cooking experience
• A clear criminal background check is required for this role.

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.

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.