Second Cook

Horizon North; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Second Cook for their Horizon North camp facility. This role includes a 20 days on and 10 days off schedule, offering a chance to work in a dynamic environment while ensuring high food quality standards and safety protocols. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this position is ideal for skilled cooks seeking stability and growth in their career.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Opportunity to grow with the company

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ cooking experience preferred.
• Advanced food safety certifications like SafeCheck or HACCP are assets.
• Ability to score 80% or higher on WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Prepare food items for sandwiches and a full salad bar.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Safety

Cooking

Sanitation

Education

FoodSafe Level I certification

Job description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT). We have a broad presence across North America with numerous full-time and part-time opportunities. We aim to provide our employees 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 now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that are vital to our economy and communities. We’re proud of our work.

Job Description
WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based at a world-class Horizon North camp facility, this position typically involves a 20 days on and 10 days off schedule, with 10-12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided from a pickup point in Edmonton.
The Second Cook assists in kitchen operations and maintenance, as well as cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas, tools, equipment, pots, and dishes.
This position is safety-sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fitness testing as a condition of employment.
Your work will include :

• Ensuring consistent quality standards in food preparation according to client requirements, and maintaining safety and sanitation in the kitchen in accordance with Food Safe protocols.
• Preparing food items for sandwiches, including selecting and cutting breads, wrapping sandwiches, slicing cold meats and cheese, and distributing meats, fillings, garnishes, and other ingredients on breads.
• Visually inspecting the appearance of all cold foods for proper color and presentation to ensure appeal.
• Checking and controlling proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain freshness.
• Preparing and setting up a full salad bar for lunch and dinner.
• Ensuring effective use of food stocks.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum of five years’ cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred.
• At least FoodSafe Level I certification. Advanced food safety certifications like SafeCheck or HACCP are assets.
• Ability to achieve a score of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Fully covered extended health and dental benefits.
• Paid travel time.
• Opportunity to grow with a company that is expanding.
• Join an industry leader from day one.

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 legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.