Second Cook

Dexterra; Markham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Job summary

Dexterra in Markham, Ontario is looking for a Second Cook to assist in kitchen operations at a state-of-the-art camp facility. The job entails preparing food, inspecting food quality, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. With a regular rotation of 20 days on and 10 days off, this role promises an excellent work-life balance.

Eligible candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' cooking experience and must possess a FoodSafe Level I certification. The position offers full health and dental benefits, alongside paid travel time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment.
• Capability to achieve 80% or higher on WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall kitchen operations and maintenance.
• Prepare food items for sandwich making and salad bar.
• Inspect food appearance for quality.

Skills

Food preparation quality standards

Food Safe protocol

Sandwich making

Food storage management

Education

FoodSafe Level I certification

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

Job description

Job Description

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.

Second Cook is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance as well as cleaning and sanitizing 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.

Your work will include:

• 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 select and cut breads, cut and wrap sandwiches, slice cold meats and cheese by hand or machine, and distribute 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum five 5 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).

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.