Sous Chef

Dexterra; MacTier; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a summer contract at a beautiful lodge. This role involves preparing meals, managing food production, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and the outdoors, along with strong leadership skills and experience in the food service industry. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a stunning environment while receiving all travel, accommodations, and meals. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive culture where you can thrive.

Benefits

Travel and Accommodations Provided

Meals and Snacks Provided

Use of Lodge Amenities

2 Days Off Each Week

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food service industry required.
• Strong leadership and exceptional knife skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager with food production and staff training.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Knife Skills

Cooking from Scratch

Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management

Computer Literacy

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Software

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

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.

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing necessary daily production and assembling meals in a family-style format for service. The individual will support the Chef Manager with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training.

This is a short-term contract between June-August, requiring the individual to remain at the lodge for the full duration. All travel, accommodations, meals, snacks and beverages are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Chef Manager with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training
• Preparation of soups, sandwiches, pastas, eggs (both poached and fried), proteins, baking and filleting and cooking of fish
• Adherence to all food safety standards, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and equipment
• Monitoring and recording temperatures for food items, as well as logging all necessary information to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time
• Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands
• Work with arms above shoulder height

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry
• Valid Food Safety certification is required
• Possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional knife skills, and a robust skill set in cooking from scratch in large volumes
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe software
• Capacity to stand for long periods of time, able to lift, carry, and move heavy items, such as pots, pans, cases of ingredients
• Experience and knowledge of inventory management and weekly food ordering
• Passion for the outdoors with the ability to commit to the full duration of the work term while remaining at the lodge for the full duration
• Ability to successfully complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) level 3

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy an excellent opportunity to experience the beauty of the Iron City Fishing Lodge, including the use of all amenities (i.e.: beach, kayaks, boats and motors, hiking trails, laundry facilities, and more!)
• All travel, accommodations, meals, beverages and snacks are provided
• 2 days off each week
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration:

This is a Full Time Remote Summer Contract role. The Sous Chef will remain at the lodge for the full duration of the contract between June 20 - August 22 (approx.). All travel, accommodations, meals, beverages and snacks are provided. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $21.00 per hour.

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.