First CookRelief Chef

WHATS 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 10 - 12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats seafood soups poultry vegetables and other food items
• Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying pan-frying broiling baking boiling grilling sautéing steaming and other methods
• Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
• Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking handling storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
• Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
• Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves ovens steamers grills broilers and other equipment
• Assist in menu planning inventory counts and grocery orders
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on/10 days off rotation.
• 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.

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Qualifications :

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels resorts restaurants and/or camps with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens Cold Kitchens Pastry / Bakery Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Sysco Outlook)
• Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

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.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1