First Cook - Kobes Creek Lodge

Horizon North; Kamloops; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company based in Kamloops seeks a First Cook to prepare and cook meals in a remote camp setting. This role offers a 20/10 work rotation and requires at least 5 years of experience in the food service industry. Candidates must have a Red Seal Certificate or culinary program completion. In addition to competitive health benefits, the role promotes work-life balance and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hospitality or food service industry.
• Strong practical and theoretical background in all kitchen areas.
• Knowledge of computer programs like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Cooking a variety of meals including meats and vegetables.
• Ensuring meals are prepared within the allocated food budget.
• Maintaining cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Cooking methods

Inventory management

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

Culinary arts program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

FoodSafe Level I certification

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX : DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities. 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, our companies have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that are vital to our economy and communities. We’re truly proud of this legacy. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world-class Horizon North camp facility, the shift is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 11-hour workdays. Transportation is provided from a designated pick-up point.

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

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

Your responsibilities include:

• Cooking a variety of appetizing meals, including meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables, and other food items.
• Using various cooking methods such as deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming, and others.
• Ensuring all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget.
• Maintaining consistency in food delivery, including cooking, handling, storing, and labeling products according to FOODSAFE standards.
• Performing final food presentation tasks like plating and garnishing.
• Operating all types of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, and broilers.
• Assisting in menu planning, inventory management, and grocery ordering.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the dining and kitchen areas.
• Supporting all kitchen roles from dishwashing to prep cooking and meal execution to ensure timely service and cleanliness.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Join an industry leader as we continue to grow, unlike companies downsizing.
• Be #1 on day 1.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hospitality or food service industry.
• Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate or completion of a 2-year culinary arts program.
• Desired experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or camps, with knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
• Strong practical and theoretical background in all kitchen areas: Hot, Cold, Pastry/Bakery, Butchery, and Banquets.
• FoodSafe Level I certification is required; SafeCheck advanced or HACCP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of computer programs like Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Sysco.
• Must score 100% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

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 factors. Accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.