Floater​/On Call Chef

Overview

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of opportunities at any given time. We offer 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 local communities.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor and/or District Manager, the Chef Manager is tasked with ensuring the culinary excellence of the location. This includes the planning, preparing, and/or directing of the preparation of all meals in the kitchen, including catering, developing new recipes, and reviewing food preparation processes. The Chef Manager will also perform administrative and financial duties such as ordering and resolving discrepancies with suppliers, creation and adherence to budgets for all related costs of the culinary operation, and supervising and training all staff within their charge.

• Cook from scratch with local ingredients while continually sourcing and developing new ideas to generate additional profit for the unit.
• Plan and develop menus and recipes for the cafeteria and catering events, incorporating the company’s promotional themes and the Healthwise Choices© Program while incorporating ideas from employees.
• Establish and implement food preparation schedules for all staff and recipes, creating an efficient and organized process for each dish.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food items for meals, daily specials, and catered events such as soups, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts.
• Be highly proficient in a wide variety of preparation methods such as roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking.
• Have complete knowledge of the kitchen, recipes, equipment, service stations, and point-of-sale machines at the location with the ability to step in and provide additional support where required.
• Lead a team by providing coaching/training and delegating tasks, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction while contributing to a work environment conducive to learning, and team and organizational success.
• Ensure that all on-site staff adhere to required safety regulations and procedures while preparing food.
• Food Safety: using proper techniques when using tools, supplies, and equipment; wearing appropriate PPE; proper handling of equipment and reporting malfunctions; complying with Food Safe and Serv Safe standards including temperature control for sensitive items.

• Red Seal Chef Status
• 5 years of recent related experience in the food service industry leading high-volume culinary teams
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certified
• Previous experience with cost control and employee management
• Superior communication skills in English; ability to communicate in French as appropriate and to motivate by example
• Able to handle concerns of employees, customers, and clients with tact while adhering to confidentiality policies
• Superior knowledge of the safe use of all related equipment
• Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assistance program
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request.