Second Cook-Firebase

Horizonnorth; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as a Second Cook in a world-class camp facility. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on/10 days off rotation. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring kitchen sanitation. With a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm provides fully covered health benefits and paid travel time. If you have a passion for cooking and want to be part of an industry leader, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cooking experience in a similar environment preferred.
• FoodSafe Level I certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare food items and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Food Preparation Skills

Sanitation Practices

Education

FoodSafe Level I

HACCP Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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?
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.

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.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You have a minimum of 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

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.

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.

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