First Cook / Relief Chef

Horizon North; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the culinary sector is seeking a First Cook / Relief Chef for their camp facility. The role includes preparing quality meals, supervising staff, and managing food costs. Ideal candidates will have formal culinary training, cooking experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A 20 days on and 10 days off work-life balance is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• 5 years cooking experience in a hotel/institutional environment preferred.
• Knowledge in Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry/Bakery, Butchery, and Banquets.
• Additional certifications in Food Safe, First Aid, and WHMIS are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all main meals as per requirements and ensure timely serving.
• Provide relief coverage for Chef, Second Cook, and Baker when necessary.
• Supervise and train new kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary training

Teamwork

Independence

Food safety knowledge

Education

Red Seal Certification

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sysco

Outlook

Job description

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

The First Cook / Relief Chef position will include relief duties for theChef on a regular basis. You will beresponsible 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. Also, you will prepare, present, and servetop quality meals according to menu specifications.

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

Your work will include :

• Provide Relief Coverage forChef, Second Cook and Baker / Breakfast on occasion
• Ensure food costs are controlled and groceries are utilized effectively
• Supervise Staff in theChef’s absence; Provide mentorship and training to new staff
• Stocking / Inventory / assisting with unloading, loading and placing of groceries and supplies
• Incorporate into preparation any requests to comply with special dietary constraints
• Ensure paperwork and inventories are accurately completed and forwarded to head office as instructed.
• Assist Leadership in performing administrative tasks (i.e ordering the supplies from our suppliers in thechef’s absence).
• Change menu options quickly to adapt to grocery order issues

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 that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• 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?

• You have formal culinary training – Red Seal Certification preferred
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
• You have 5 years of cooking experience in a similar or hotel / institutional environment preferred
• Ideally, you have Food Safe, First Aid, and WHMIS
• You have an ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
• You 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

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.

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