Sous Chef (Fly in/Fly Out) Nunavut

Dexterra Group; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for a remote camp on Baffin Island. Responsibilities include kitchen management, menu planning, and staff training while adhering to food safety protocols. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and the opportunity to work in a unique environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Travel time paid

Experience remote locales and enjoy arctic scenery

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hospitality/food service industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Effective leadership style and positive personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage staff.
• Ensure food safety compliance and quality control.
• Prepare and present high-quality menus.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Menu Costing

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Education

Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

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.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility on Baffin Island, NU, the regular shift for this position is 28 days on/14 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Flights are covered in and out of site.

The Sous Chef, reporting to the Chef, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus; assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food; training of staff, and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol.

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

Your Work Will Include

• Providing kitchen management when Chef is on scheduled days off
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
• Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
• Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Record and report costs on daily spend report
  
  

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
  
  

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 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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