Night Shift Cook - Quesnel, BC, Canada - Dexterra Group

Description

Do you love the outdoors, experienced with cooking homestyle meals and looking for a unique summer employment opportunity working in a rustic youth summer camp?
The Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) is seeking a Head Cook at their British Columbia youth camp and we want to hear from you

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Head Cook is responsible for: meal preparation, food orders, food service, cleaning and sanitizing.

The Head Cook maintains a clean and orderly presentation while on duty and aid in the maintenance of a clean and organized kitchen space while adhering to Provincial Health and Safety Act standards and Safe Food Handling.

As all work and accommodations are performed at a youth summer camp, the Head Cook is to maintain a warm, welcome, and professional disposition both on and off duty.

Project Details:
~ Total group size of up to 34 guests25 Indigenous youth participants3-4 Crew Leaders in Training3 Crew Leaders1 SupervisorHead cook

~ Time off siteThe Cook and youth rangers receive 1 day off/weekOption to remain at site during Science Week while youth are off site to enjoy the amenities independently, or visit offsite *travel costs not provided during this period

~ Transportation into site is provided$250 travel allowance each way with receipts IF out of province travel is required

~ 3 hot meals a day2 hot meals a day and lunch table spread during work experience (i


e:

tree planting)1-2 weeks of the entire programConsists of items for youth to make own bagged lunches for in the field (sandwich items, fruits, yogurt, etc.)

~ Starting rate$285 daily rate$20 daily bonus

Food preparation and serving for the day, including breakfast, lunch and dinner

~ Cleaning of the kitchen and all dishware's

~ Meal planning

~ Food ordering and receiving of orders

~ Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines

~ allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation

~ Communication with the Camp Supervisor on daily/future plan

Previous experience cooking and planning a full menu for a group is required

~ Valid Food Safe Handling certification is required

~ Ability to commit to the full duration of the project is required

~ Previous youth summer camp experience is preferred

~ You 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

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