Senior Camp Cook Lead – Remote Dinner Service

Dexterra Remote Services; Shawinigan; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks on/1 week off rotation

Camp atmosphere growth opportunities

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Remote site travel

Job summary

Dexterra Group seeks a First Cook to lead daily dinner production in a remote camp setting. You will supervise culinary staff, ensure high-quality meals, and partner with Culinary leadership to manage operations and schedule adherence.

The role requires cooking experience, a Food Safe certificate, and the ability to pass criminal background and pre-employment checks, with meals provided and remote travel to site locations.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is required.
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
• Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset.
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset.
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset.
• Previous experience in supervising a team is preferred.
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen.
• Must have the ability to complete a Criminal Background Check.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards.
• Preparing meals according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
• Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set.
• Preparing food as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning of meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified.
• Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safe certificate

Team supervision

Camp cooking experience

Job description

Dexterra Group seeks a First Cook to lead daily dinner production in a remote camp setting. You will supervise culinary staff, ensure high-quality meals, and partner with Culinary leadership to manage operations and schedule adherence.

The role requires cooking experience, a Food Safe certificate, and the ability to pass criminal background and pre-employment checks, with meals provided and remote travel to site locations.