Second Cook - Baffin Island, NU

Dexterra; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group seeks a Second Cook for a prominent camp facility in Montreal with a 20/10 work rotation. This role involves maintaining food quality and safety, preparing dishes, and requires relevant cooking experience and certifications. An opportunity for professional growth with industry leaders awaits.

Benefits

Work-life balance with a 14/14 rotation

Extended health and dental benefits

Opportunity to grow within the company

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of cooking experience in similar or institutional environments preferred.
• Ability to score 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining food quality and safety standards.
• Preparing full salad bar and various dishes.
• Managing proper storage of food items.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Quality Control

Education

FoodSafe Level I certification

HACCP certification

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

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 offer fulfilling careers in a culture that values stability, diversity, inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and passion for work. For over 75 years, our companies have been dedicated to serving North American clients through creating and managing built environments vital to our economy and communities. We are proud of our legacy.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based at a world-class Horizon North camp facility, this position involves a 20 days on, 10 days off schedule, with 10-hour workdays. Transportation is provided from a designated pickup point by Horizon North.

The Second Cook assists in kitchen operations, maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of 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:

• Maintaining consistent food quality and safety standards according to client requirements and Food Safe protocols.
• Preparing and setting up a full salad bar for lunch and dinner.
• Preparing a variety of salads, pasta, and specialty items.
• Creating and making salad dressings from scratch, including oil, cream-based, and sauces.
• Preparing ingredients for sandwiches, including bread, cold cuts, cheese, and garnishes.
• Inspecting cold food presentation for appeal and quality.
• Managing proper storage of food items to maintain freshness.
• Utilizing food stocks effectively.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance with a 14 days on/14 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding company.
• Join an industry leader from day one.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum three years of cooking experience in similar or institutional environments preferred.
• FoodSafe Level I certification; advanced food safety or HACCP certification is an asset.
• Ability to score 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Additional Information

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 other protected factors. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.