Sous Chef - Coastal BC

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an experienced Chef to work at a world-class camp facility. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring safety standards. The position offers a rotational schedule of 20 days on and 10 days off, with excellent benefits including health and dental care. A minimum of 10 years in the food service industry along with a Red Seal Certificate is required.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and family assistance program

Work-life balance on rotational schedule

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate required.
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
• Minimum 10 years as a Chef in relevant settings.
• Knowledge of international and domestic cuisines required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality rotational menus.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Train and mentor employees.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory.
• Assist in all kitchen roles to ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 11-12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

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 11-12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

Your Work Will Include

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions, allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Support with all roles in the kitchen from dishwashing, to prep cook and meal execution to ensure on time meal service and accuracy of kitchen cleanliness to company standard
• Other duties as assigned

What’s In It For You?

• Excellent home and work life balance on rotational schedule of 20 days on and 10 days off
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assistance program
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• At least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• At least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and / or remote lodge, with cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• Extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• Strong practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen (Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests)
• Effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

Additional Information

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.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.