Second Cook

Dexterra Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian service provider in Fort St. John is seeking a Second Cook to enhance kitchen operations at a camp facility. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of cooking experience and hold a FoodSafe Level I certification. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality standards, preparing food items, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This position offers a 20 days on/10 days off rotation, excellent work-life balance, and full health benefits.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred.
• Able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance.
• Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation.
• Prepare food items for sandwich making including cutting and wrapping.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

FoodSafe Level I certification

HACCP certification

Job description

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra 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?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10‑12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton. The Second Cook is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance as well as cleaning and sanitizing of designated kitchen areas, tools, equipment, pots, and dishes. This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

• Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation as per client’s requirements and safety and sanitation in kitchen in accordance with Food Safe protocol.
• Prepare food items for sandwich making including selecting and cutting breads, cutting and wrapping sandwiches, slicing cold meats and cheese by hand or machine, and distributing meats, fillings, garnish and other ingredients on breads.
• Visually inspect appearance of all cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.
• Check and control proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness.
• Prepare and set up a full salad bar for lunch and supper.
• Ensure food stocks are utilized effectively.

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.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum five years’ cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred.
• You have at least FoodSafe Level I. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
• You are able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).

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.