Red Seal Chef/Manager (summer contract) Full Time Permanent

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Chef/manager is responsible for preparing necessary daily production and assembling meals in a family-style format for service. The individual will be responsible for daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training.

This is a short-term contract between June-August, requiring the individual to remain at the lodge for the full duration. All travel, accommodations, meals, snacks and beverages are provided. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the project with daily food production, service, ordering, inventory management, and staff training
• Preparation of soups, sandwiches, pastas, eggs (both poached and fried), proteins, baking and filleting and cooking of fish
• Adherence to all food safety standards, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sanitation of ingredients and equipment
• Monitoring and recording temperatures for food items, as well as logging all necessary information to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders and 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

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Red Seal Certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food service industry
• Valid Food Safety certification is required 
• Possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional knife skills, and a robust skill set in cooking from scratch in large volumes
• Ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe software 
• Capacity to stand for long periods of time, able to lift, carry, and move heavy items, such as pots, pans, cases of ingredients
• Experience and knowledge of inventory management and weekly food ordering 
• Passion for the outdoors with the ability to commit to the full duration of the work term while remaining at the lodge for the full duration
• Ability to successfully complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) level 3

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.

Dexterra

Red Seal Chef/Manager (summer contract)