Chef

Summary

Join Dexterra Group as a Chef and oversee the daily kitchen operations in a remote camp setting. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, staff training, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This role requires a valid Safe Food certificate and at least 10 years of experience as a Chef in a high-volume environment. The position offers a 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off rotation, all meals and accommodations, and travel to and from the site. Dexterra Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Valid Safe Food certificate required
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality/food service industry as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the 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
• Excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: 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
• Be able to handle the following physical demands: Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders or 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
• Perform work with arms at full length
• Work with arms above shoulder height

Responsibilities

• 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
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen in a remote camp
• Ordering food ingredients and planning menu
• Assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food
• Training of staff
• Ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred

Benefits

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in the Thunder Bay, Dryden and surrounding area
• Private room with cable television
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents
• Access to a gym and common areas
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Wages are paid on a daily basis with a starting rate of $325.00 - $350 daily