Dexterra
hospitality
SousChef
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“Sous Chef at Dexterra. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee day-to-day operation of ordering food ingredients. Plan menu”
What You'll Achieve.
operational metrics; resource planning; continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
safety sensitive position, drug and alcohol testing, fitness assessment, 20 days on and 10 days off shift, 11-12 hour workdays, Transportation provided to site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
interprovincial Red Seal Certificate, SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification, at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry, at least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook), extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control, an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of, an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
What You'll Do.
Oversee day-to-day operation of ordering food ingredients
Assist with preparation of food
Assist with serving of food
Assist with control of cooked food
Assist with control of uncooked food
Ensure staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol
Prepare high quality rotational menus
Present high quality rotational menus
Design high quality rotational menus
Serve high quality rotational menus
Supervise kitchen staff productivity
Supervise compliance with Horizon North policies
Supervise compliance with health
Supervise compliance with safety
Supervise compliance with quality
Lead training of employees
Lead development of employees
Lead mentoring of employees
Ensure all foods prepared using FOODSAFE
Ensure all foods prepared using HACCP methods
Ensure foods prepared in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
Ensure labour resources used effectively
Ensure labour resources used efficiently
Ensure chemical resources used effectively
Ensure chemical resources used efficiently
Conduct inventory on bi-weekly basis
Support all roles in kitchen
Ensure on time meal service
Ensure accuracy of kitchen cleanliness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management
Communication Scope
effective listening skills
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 Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 11-12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned. The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment. Your work will include: * Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus * Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality * Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees * Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines * Ensure all
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