Dexterra Group

hospitality

FirstCook

Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
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The Brief

“First Cook at Dexterra Group. Skills: cooking, food preparation, kitchen operations. Prepare and cook all main meals. Cook a variety of appetizing meals”

What You'll Achieve.

highest standards of Dexterra; on time meal service; accuracy of kitchen cleanliness to company standard

Industry & Context.

hospitality
Eligibility Requirements

safety sensitive position, drug, alcohol and fit to work testing, 20 days on and 10 days off shift, 11-hour workdays, Transportation is provided to site from a designated pick-up point

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry, minimum requirement certification of a 2 year culinary arts program completion, FoodSafe Level is minimum, Successful candidate MUST obtain a 100% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test

Nice to Have

Desired credential of interprovincial Red Seal Certificate, Desired qualification of 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines, SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset

What You'll Do.

Prepare and cook all main meals

Cook a variety of appetizing meals

Use all kinds of cooking method

Ensure meals prepared within budget

Ensure consistency in food delivery

Perform other duties in final food presentation

Operate all kinds of kitchen equipment

Assist in menu planning

Assist in maintaining cleanliness

Supporting with all roles in the kitchen

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Supporting with all roles in the kitchen from dishwashing, to prep cook and meal execution

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? Based in a world class Dexterra Remote Services facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 11-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pick-up point. 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 Dexterra. This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment. Your work will include: * Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items. * Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods * Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget * Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards * Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing * Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitch

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