Dexterra Group
Hospitality
2ndCook
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“2nd Cook at Dexterra Group. Skills: Starch preparation, Vegetable preparation, Menu preparation. Prepare dinner menu. Prepare starch items”
Industry & Context.
Remote camp environment, Extended periods away from home, Extreme weather conditions, Extended periods of darkness
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current Food Safe certification, Commit to a 3 week on/3 week off rotation, Valid government issued photo ID, Pass a Drug and Alcohol and Health Assessment test, Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check, Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs, Climb ladders or stairs, Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit for extended periods, Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands, Perform work with arms at full length, Work with arms above shoulder height
Nice to Have
Large-scale cooking in camp settings, Large-scale cooking in banquet halls, Large-scale cooking in hotels
What You'll Do.
Prepare vegetable items
Meet with First Cook daily
Discuss menu preparation
Discuss production strategy
Assist First Cook with preparation
Follow portion controls
Follow presentation specifications
Prepare and serve hot breakfast
Replenish condiment stations
Maintain kitchen cleanliness
Maintain serving areas cleanliness
Full Job 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. WHAT'S THE JOB? The Second Cook contributes to the overall success of the Culinary team. Involved in preparing the dinner menu, the Second Cook is responsible for all starch and vegetable items required for the menu. The Second Cook will work with the First Cook to ensure that all product meets quality standards as set out by Culinary leadership. The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities: * All meals and accommodations are provided * Travel is provided to and from Edmonton Airport * Private room with cable television * Access to Wi-Fi * Access to laundry facilities and detergents * Access to a gym and common areas Working Conditions: * Remote camp environment with extended periods away from home (3 weeks on/3 weeks off) * Extreme weather conditions are common in Nunavut * Extended periods of darkness/no sunshine this time of year Key responsibilities include: * Meet daily with the First Cook to discuss menu preparation and production strategy * Assist the First Cook in the preparation of all menu items as needed * Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications * Can be responsible for preparing and servi
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