Dexterra Group
Hospitality
FirstCook
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“First Cook at Dexterra Group. Skills: preparing and cooking all main meals, food safety requirements, HACCP, Production logs, Labelling and dating of all products, Receiving and storing all supplies. Preparing and cooking all main meals as per menu. Ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards”
What You'll Achieve.
quality and contract standards are met
Industry & Context.
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, safety sensitive, requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment, 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., Work with arms above shoulder height.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid 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, 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, 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)
Nice to Have
HACCP certification
What You'll Do.
Preparing and cooking all main meals as per menu
Ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards
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 entrée items as required by the menu
Preparing other menu items as required
Ensuring that food safety requirements are being followed
Presenting and maintaining menu items in the hot line during dinner service
Completing all HACCP and Production logs as required
Labelling and dating of all products prepared for service as required
Removing all used pots
Performing end-of-shift cleaning
and mopping of workstation
Completing all weekly and monthly cleaning tasks as scheduled
Removing garbage from workstation as required
Receiving and storing all supplies (food
chemical and paper/disposable)
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating with and monitoring other production team members to ensure that quality and contract standards are met
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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