Sous Chef

Summary

Join Dexterra Group as a Sous Chef for a summer contract at the Iron City Fishing Lodge! This full-time role runs from June 20th to August 22nd and includes all meals, accommodations, and travel. Responsibilities include supporting the Chef Manager in daily food production, service, ordering, and staff training, as well as preparing various dishes and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of food service experience, a valid Food Safety certification, strong leadership and knife skills, and experience with inventory management. Enjoy the lodge's amenities and two days off per week. The starting hourly rate is $21.00.

Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders and 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
• Work with arms above shoulder height
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry
• Valid Food Safety certification is required
• Possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional knife skills, and a robust skill set in cooking from scratch in large volumes
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe software
• Capacity to stand for long periods of time, able to lift, carry, and move heavy items, such as pots, pans, cases of ingredients
• Experience and knowledge of inventory management and weekly food ordering
• Passion for the outdoors with the ability to commit to the full duration of the work term while remaining at the lodge for the full duration
• Ability to successfully complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) level 3

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chef Manager with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training
• Preparation of soups, sandwiches, pastas, eggs (both poached and fried), proteins, baking and filleting and cooking of fish
• Adherence to all food safety standards, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and equipment
• Monitoring and recording temperatures for food items, as well as logging all necessary information to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations

Benefits

• Enjoy an excellent opportunity to experience the beauty of the Iron City Fishing Lodge, including the use of all amenities (i.e.: beach, kayaks, boats and motors, hiking trails, laundry facilities, and more!)
• All travel, accommodations, meals, beverages and snacks are provided
• 2 days off each week