1st Cook – West Red Lake Gold Project Full Time Permanent

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met. As a senior member of the production team the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations.

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 the site locations from designated locations in the Winnipeg, Red Lake and surrounding area
• Private room with cable television 
• Access to Wi-Fi 
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents 
• Access to a gym and common areas 

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards
• Preparing meals according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines
• Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set
• Preparing food as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning of meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified
• Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous cooking experience is required
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate
• Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset
• Previous experience in supervising a team is preferred 
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen
• Be able to handle the following physical demands:
  • 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
  • Perform work with arms at full length
  • Work with arms above shoulder height

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.

Horizon North-Shared Spirits Joint Venture Partnership:

In October 2021, Horizon North and Shared Spirits formed a historic joint venture to provide remote workforce accommodation services for West Red Lake Gold’s Madsen Mine. This partnership, rooted in shared values of sustainability, cultural preservation, and community advancement, aims to harness the potential of mining projects in Lac Seul and Wabauskang. Combining Horizon North’s expertise in remote accommodations with Shared Spirits’ commitment to indigenous knowledge and socio-economic growth, the venture exemplifies the transformative power of unity and inclusivity, promising meaningful jobs and economic benefits for partner communities.

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1st Cook – West Red Lake Gold Project