Remote Baker - Northwestern Ontario Remote Camp Operations

Bilinguallink; Vaughan; Remote; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Travel to site locations

Private room with TV

Wi‑Fi access

Laundry facilities

Gym access

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Baker to produce all sweet and savoury bakery items for bagged lunch and daily menu service in a remote camp setting. You will plan production with culinary leadership, ensure quality and HACCP logs, and maintain a clean bakery area.

The role offers a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation, meals and accommodations provided, and travel to site locations. Wages start at CAD 22.48 per hour, with accommodations and camp facilities included.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Food Safe certificate.
• Experience in large-scale camp cooking.
• Red Seal or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Self-starter able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background Check.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Produce scratch/pre-fabricated cookies, biscuits, pastries, sweets, and savories for bagged lunch program.
• Produce and plate cakes, pies and other items for menu service.
• Prepare doughs and other preparations as directed.
• Ensure food safety requirements are followed and HACCP logs completed.
• Label and date all products for service; stock and maintain the bakery area.
• Perform end-of-shift cleaning and assist with site turnover.

Skills

Food Safe certificate

Camp cooking experience

Inventory management

Kitchen cleanliness

Self-starter

Photo ID

Background check

Physical stamina

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 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?

The Baker is responsible for producing all sweet and savoury bakery products for both the bagged lunch program and daily menu service. The Baker, with support from culinary leadership, will manage production planning and quality standards to meet contract scope.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in the Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Dryden and surrounding area
• Private room with cable television
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry facilities and detergents
• Gym and common areas

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing scratch/pre-fabricated cookies, squares, pastries, sweets, and savories required for bagged lunch program
• Producing and plating cakes, pies and other items required for menu service
• Preparing doughs and other preparations as directed
• Ensuring that food safety requirements are being followed
• Completing all HACCP and Production logs as required
• Labelling and dating of all products prepared for service
• Stocking and maintaining F.O.H. bakery service area as required
• Removing all used pots, pans, utensils, etc., to ware washing area
• Performing end-of-shift cleaning, sweeping, and mopping of workstation
• Receiving and storing all supplies (food, beverage, chemical and paper/disposable)

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Current Food Safe certificate is required
• Large scale camp cooking experience required
• Red Seal or other certification is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen
• A self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site
• Must have the ability to complete a Criminal Background Check
• Be able to handle the following physical demands:
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
  • Climb ladders or stairs
  • Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time
  • Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
  • Perform work with arms at full length
  • Work with arms above shoulder height

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work‑life balance with a 2 week on/ 2 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration:

Bakers work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off. Site locations are in remote settings, requiring either air travel to site, or via ground on our shuttle. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $22.48 per hour.

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.

#IND2