Cook/Supervisor

Dexterra Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Canada is seeking a supervisory cook to lead kitchen operations, ensure proper meal preparation, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate scheduling, train team members, and collaborate with hospital partners to meet menus and budgets; evenings and weekends required. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and being part of a dedicated, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory culinary experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong sanitation knowledge and knife skills.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• 18+ with valid health card required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean kitchen and proper food storage areas.
• Prepare high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) according to schedules and budgets.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure food safety and quality.
• Delegate tasks and monitor staff performance to sustain efficiency.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and staff scheduling to meet service demands.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

About the Company

Dexterra Group is a fast‑growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT) with a presence across North America. We offer a culture that promotes stability, diversity, inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work‑life balance, and opportunities to do what you love. For over 75 years, our companies have served North American clients by creating and managing built environments that play a vital role in local communities. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. As a Cook in a supervisory role reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for the proper and timely preparation of meals, food safety, and the supervision and leadership of kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Always maintain a clean kitchen and food storage areas.
• Prepare high‑quality, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) according to client scheduling, menu plans, and budget guidelines.
• Adapt to client needs and food preferences as necessary.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety, Safe Food Handling, and Health Unit regulations.
• Follow Dexterra and hospital policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory and maintain accurate, signed records of meals served.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards and quality expectations.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor staff performance to maintain kitchen efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct quality control checks on all prepared meals and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and staff scheduling to meet service demands and operational requirements.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and perform basic mathematical calculations. A second language is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a high‑volume, scratch‑cooking environment.
• Extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge with accurate knife skills.
• Ability to work in an organized, team environment.
• Remain calm under pressure, think logically, and solve problems using good judgment.
• Prioritize tasks and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Culinary training degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Valid health card required.

Benefits

• Be part of an industry that is more important than ever!
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• We are growing while others are downsizing.
• Join an industry leader and be #1 from day one.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 application process are available upon request.