1st Cook - Thunder Bay, Canada - Horizon North

Horizon North

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

3 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?

As the First Cook, you are responsible for the proper and timely preparation of meals including, but not limited to, food service, food safety and supervision of kitchen staff.

The position involves a remote work lifestyle in a camp setting with the following amenities:

All meals and accommodations provided free of charge
Private room with cable TV
Access to Wi-Fi
Linens and towels provided
Access to laundry facilities and detergents
Access to a gym

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. The number of employees under supervision is dependent upon the particular Horizon North facility assigned and fluctuates to match business needs
Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies
Preparing and sending food orders

Qualifications:

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Applicants must have a current Food Safe certificate
Current Level 1 First Aid certificate is an asset
Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset
Red Seal or other certifications are an asset
Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset
High standards in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen are a must
Previous supervisory/managerial experience
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

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
Opportunity to move up in positions
Zero cost of living while working on site

Work Schedule and Remuneration:

First Cooks work on a rotational schedule and may be required to work weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis. Specific pay details are discussed at the interview phase.

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.