WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 14 days on and 7 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.
The Sous Chef, reporting to the Chef, is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menus; 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:
Providing kitchen management when Chef is on scheduled days off
Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high quality rotational menus
Supervising all kitchen staff productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
Ensuring all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE protocol and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
Ensuring food and labour resources managed within budgeted guidelines
Manage, record, and report inventory on a bi-weekly basis
Record and report costs on daily spend report
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
Travel time is paid.
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
You have at least 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.