Lead Cook

Dexterra Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a skilled culinary professional to join our hospital/healthcare service team. You will produce high-quality meals, manage inventory, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure food safety and quality standards.

We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment while adhering to health regulations and client budgets. The role offers opportunities for growth within a respected North American food services leader.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-cooking environment.
• English communication required; second language is a plus.
• Sanitation knowledge and knife skills essential.
• Ability to work in an organized team environment and handle deadlines.
• 18 years of age or older with valid health card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean kitchen and food storage areas.
• Prepare high-quality meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) per client schedule and budget.
• Be flexible to client needs and food preferences.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety and Safe Food Handling regulations.
• Manage inventory and record meals served accurately.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure food safety and quality.
• Delegate tasks and monitor staff performance to maintain efficiency.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and staff scheduling to meet service demands.
• Work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

English communication

Education

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. 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, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together to turn problems into solutions and challenges into moments of ingenuity.

Your Work Will Include

• Always maintaining a clean kitchen and food storage areas.
• Prepare high quality, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) according to the client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
• Be flexible and respond to client needs and food preferences as necessary.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Safe Food Handling/Health Unit regulations.
• Adhere to all relevant Dexterra and hospital policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory.
• Maintain accurate, signed records of meals served.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards and quality expectations.
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor staff performance to maintain kitchen efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct quality control checks on all prepared meals and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Coordinate kitchen operations and staff scheduling to meet service demands and operational requirements.
• Be able to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
• Requires 3 years of culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit extensive sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remains calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid health card.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that’s more important than ever!
• Employee Referral Program!
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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, colour, 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 application process are available upon request.