Chef - Coastal BC

Dexterra; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as a Chef, where you'll lead kitchen operations in a world-class facility. This role promises a balanced work-life with a 20/10 rotation, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally. You'll be responsible for menu planning, staff training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. With over 75 years of dedication to creating vital built environments, this innovative firm values stability, diversity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and want to grow with an industry leader, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Extended health and dental benefits

Opportunity for growth

Join an industry leader

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hospitality/food service.
• Proficient in international and domestic cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with food safety protocols.
• Design and serve high-quality rotational menus while managing kitchen staff.

Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Menu Planning

Staff Training

Leadership Skills

Culinary Skills

Inventory Management

Education

Journeyperson or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety or HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

GFS

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT). We have a broad presence across North America with numerous full-time and part-time opportunities. We aim to offer more than just jobs — we provide fulfilling careers in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and passion for what you do. For over 75 years, the companies that now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments vital to our economy and communities. We are proud of this legacy.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based at a world-class Horizon North camp facility, the position typically involves a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation, with 12-hour shifts. Transportation is provided from a designated pickup point.

The Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, including ordering ingredients, planning menus, assisting with food preparation and service, staff training, and ensuring compliance with Horizon North Food Safety protocols.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment as a condition of employment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high-quality rotational menus
• Supervising kitchen staff to ensure productivity and adherence to policies, health, safety, and quality standards
• Training, developing, and mentoring employees
• Ensuring all food preparation follows FOODSAFE and HACCP standards, and safety guidelines
• Managing resources effectively and efficiently
• Serving clients and staff professionally and courteously
• Considering dietary restrictions, allergies, vegan, and vegetarian needs in meal planning
• Conducting bi-weekly inventory checks

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Excellent work-life balance with a 20/10 rotation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to grow with a company that is expanding
• Join an industry leader from day one

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Journeyperson or hold an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hospitality/food service
• At least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or remote lodges, with expertise in international and domestic cuisines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and GFS
• Knowledge of menu costing, recipe implementation, and wage control
• Strong practical and theoretical skills in all kitchen areas: hot, cold, pastry, butchery, and banquets
• Effective leadership, positive personality, and good listening skills

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.