Sous Chef

Dexterra Group; Area B (Shawnigan Lake); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Canada seeks a Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations, plan and direct meal preparation for all meals, catering, and events, and develop new recipes.

You will lead a high-volume kitchen, manage budgets, ensure FoodSafe standards, train staff, and collaborate with suppliers while maintaining quality and safety in an Arctic remote locale.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Chef certification and 5 years of high-volume culinary leadership.
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certifications.
• Experience with cost control and staff management.
• Strong English communication; French ability helpful.
• Excellent organization and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct meal preparation for all meals, catering and events.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; ensure best practices.
• Maintain budgets and control costs for culinary operations.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and FoodSafe/ServeSafe standards.
• Source local ingredients and develop new recipes; collaborate with suppliers.

Skills

Red Seal Chef

Cost control

Team leadership

Food Safe

English communication

French (basic)

POS proficiency

Job description

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor and/or District Manager, the Chef Manager is tasked with ensuring the culinary excellence of the location. This includes the planning, preparing, and/or directing of the preparation of all meals in the kitchen, including catering, developing new recipes, and reviewing food preparation processes. The

Chef Manager will also perform administrative and financial duties such as ordering and resolving discrepancies with suppliers, creation and adherence to budgets for all related costs of the culinary operation, and supervising and training all staff within their charge.

• Cook from scratch with local ingredients while continually sourcing and developing new ideas and ways to generate additional profit for the unit
• Establish and implement food preparation schedules for all staff and recipes, creating an efficient and organized
• process for each dish
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food items for meals, daily specials, and catered events such as: soups,
• salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts
• Be highly proficient in a wide variety of preparation methods such as: roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking.
• Complete knowledge of the kitchen, recipes, equipment, service stations, and point of sale machines at the location with the ability to step in and provide additional support where required
• Lead a team by providing coaching/training and delegating tasks, ensuring best practices are followed
• Ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction while contributing to a work environment conducive to learning and team and organizational success
• Ensure that you and all on-site staff are adhering to required safety regulations and procedures while preparing food including:
  • Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives, ovens, cleaning materials)
  • Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cut- resistant gloves)
  • Proper handling of equipment only by trained staff and notifying appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair equipment
  • Complying with FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards including the recording of all-time temperature sensitive food items.
• Following all Health and Safety and sanitation policies and procedures as set by applicable legislation and company policies including Fit for Duty.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Red Seal Chef Status
• 5 years of recent related experience in the food service industry leading high-volume culinary teams
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certified
• Previous experience with cost control and employee management
• Superior communication skills in both verbal and written English with the ability to communicate in French as appropriate and ability to motivate by example
• Able to effectively handle the concerns of employees, customers, and clients with tact while adhering to confidentiality policies
• Superior knowledge of the safe use of all related equipment
• Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality
• Able to effectively use a computer and all related software, including POS equipment

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• 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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