Sous Chef (summer contract)

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

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as a Sous Chef at a beautiful lodge this summer! You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals and supporting the Chef Manager in daily operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a stunning outdoor environment, with all expenses covered, including travel and accommodations. Enjoy your time off while experiencing the beauty of Iron City Fishing Lodge, complete with amenities like beaches and hiking trails. If you're passionate about cooking and ready for a fulfilling summer, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

All meals provided

Accommodations provided

Travel expenses covered

Access to outdoor amenities

Two days off each week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in food service with strong leadership and knife skills.
• Valid Food Safety certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef Manager with food production, service, and inventory management.
• Prepare a variety of meals while adhering to food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Knife Skills

Food Safety

Cooking from Scratch

Inventory Management

MS Office Suite

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Adobe Software

Job description

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WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities. 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, now forming Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that are vital to our economy and communities. We’re truly proud of this legacy.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing 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 from June to August, requiring the individual to stay 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
• Preparing soups, sandwiches, pastas, eggs (poached and fried), proteins, baking, filleting, and cooking fish
• Adhering to all food safety standards, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and equipment
• Monitoring and recording temperatures for food items, 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 for extended periods
• Perform repetitive hand work with full use of both hands
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry
• Valid Food Safety certification required
• Strong leadership abilities, excellent knife skills, and experience cooking from scratch in large volumes
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe software
• Capacity to stand for long periods, lift, carry, and move heavy items such as pots, pans, and ingredients
• Experience with inventory management and weekly food ordering
• Passion for the outdoors and commitment to the full work term at the lodge
• Ability to successfully complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) level 3

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience the beauty of Iron City Fishing Lodge, with access to amenities like beaches, kayaks, boats, hiking trails, laundry facilities, and more
• All travel, accommodations, meals, beverages, and snacks are provided
• Two days off each week
• Opportunity to join an expanding industry leader

Work Schedule and Remuneration:

This is a full-time summer contract from June 20 to August 22. The role is based at the lodge, with all expenses covered. Wages start at $21.00 per hour. The role may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or other protected factors. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.