First Cook - Remote

Dexterra; Richmond Hill; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide service provider is seeking a First Cook for a remote camp site in Canada. Responsibilities include meal preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards. Applicants should hold relevant food safety certifications and have camp cooking experience. This role offers a 14 days on, 14 days off rotation, along with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Career advancement opportunities

Join a growing industry leader

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale camp cooking is an asset.
• Must maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Clear criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to client scheduling.
• Supervise kitchen staff involved in meal preparation.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of food supplies.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Large Scale Camp Cooking

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Safe Certificate

Level 1 First Aid Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE? We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dextera Group 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.

What’s the Job?

With over 25 years of experience in the remote camp business, Horizon North is a leader in remote camp catering. Many of our applicants have been referred by existing employees who recommended Horizon North to their friends and colleagues.

As a remote First Cook you will be responsible for proper and timely preparation of meals including, but not limited to, food service, food safety and supervision of kitchen staff. This is a rotational position working 14 days on, 14 days off in a remote camp site.

Your work will include:

• Coordinate and be responsible for the handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards.
• Ensure all meals prepared according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
• Prepare meals as per menu plan provided. Ensure adequate quantities of the menu choices are prepared as per the menu plan, and follow all production quotas set.
• Ensure food is prepared as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning to meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified.
• Coordinate all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals. The number of employees under supervision is dependent upon the particular Outland facility assigned, and fluctuates to match business needs.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.
• Prepare and send food orders.

What’s In It For You?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 14 days on/14 days off rotation.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

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Who Are We Looking For?

• Hold a current Food Safe certificate and Level 1 First Aid certificate.
• Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset.
• Red Seal or other certifications is an Asset.
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories.
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• A clear criminal record check is required for this role.

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.