First Cook

Dexterra Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Growth opportunities

Industry leader

Job summary

Dexterra Group is hiring a First Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals in a time-sensitive environment. The role requires strong kitchen knowledge across hot and cold stations, adherence to FOODSAFE standards, and comfort with budgeted food costs.

You will operate various kitchen equipment, assist with menu planning and inventory, and help maintain cleanliness and safety across dining areas. This safety-sensitive role requires compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hospitality / food service.
• Strong background across hot, cold, pastry, banquets.
• FoodSafe Level I minimum; SafeCheck/HACCP assets.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Sysco, Outlook.
• Must achieve 80%+ on WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Cook a variety of meals including meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables.
• Apply diverse cooking methods to prepare top quality dishes.
• Maintain meals within allocated food budget.
• Ensure food safety: handling, storage, labeling per FOODSAFE.
• Plate dishes with presentation and garnish.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, etc.).
• Assist in menu planning, inventory counts, and grocery orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food safety knowledge

Computer skills

FoodSafe Level I

WHMIS knowledge

Education

FoodSafe Level I

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification

HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sysco

Outlook

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra 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 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?

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your Work Will Include

• Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
• Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
• Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
• Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
• Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
• Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
• Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
• Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

Dexterra 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.