First Cook - Edmonton, Canada - Horizon North

Horizon North

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description

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.

Job Description:

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-hour workdays.

Transportation is provided to site from pickup points in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, Prince George, and Chetwynd.

The
First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug & alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deepfrying, panfrying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
Operate all kinds of commercial and noncommercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Enjoy excellent worklife balance with a 20 days on/10 days off rotation.
Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
Travel time is paid.
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing
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Qualifications:

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum 3 years' experience in the hospitality / food service industry
Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i

e:
Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;

FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)

Additional Information

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 selection process are available upon request.