Dexterra
hospitality
FirstCook
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“First Cook at Dexterra. Skills: Food preparation, Kitchen management, Food safety. Preparing and cooking all main meals. Ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time”
Industry & Context.
Remote camp environment, Extended periods away from home (3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off), Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton, Extreme weather conditions, Extended periods of darkness/no sunshine, Safety sensitive position, Drug, alcohol and fit to work testing, Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, Climb ladders or stairs, Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit for extended lengths of time, Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands, Work with arms above shoulder height, Work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays, Site locations are in remote settings, Requiring air travel to site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Food Safety Certificate, OFA 3 Certificate, Ability to pass the Drug and Alcohol and Health Assessment, Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check, Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry, Minimum 1 year prior experience as a First/Sous Cook in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, Must obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test
Nice to Have
HACCP certification
What You'll Do.
Preparing and cooking all main meals
Ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time
Maintaining a safe working environment
Following all safety controls related to Covid
Providing excellent and consistent service
Maintaining a clean and organized workstation
Preparing all proteins and entrée items
Preparing other menu items
Presenting and maintaining menu items
Completing all HACCP and Production logs
Labelling and dating of all products
Removing all used pots
Performing end-of-shift cleaning
Completing all weekly and monthly cleaning tasks
Removing garbage from workstation
Receiving and storing all supplies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating with and monitoring other production team members
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 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 posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available. This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment. Working Conditions: * Remote camp environment with extended periods away from home (3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off) * Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton * Extreme weather conditions are common in Nunavut * Extended periods of darkness/no sunshine this time of year Your work will include: * Maintaining a safe working environment at all times * Following all safety controls related to Covid including regular handwashing, proper use of PPE and enhanced cleaning/sanitation requirements * Providing excellent and consistent service for all guests using the KDR facilities * Maintaining a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift * Preparing all proteins and ent
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