1ST COOK - Northern Manitoba Remote Camp Operations

Company Description

www.dexterra.com

Job Description

Ready to earn up to $1742 per week while working in Northern Manitoba? Join our remote camp team and enjoy paid travel, private accommodations, all meals provided, and a 2 weeks on/1 week off schedule that supports a great work-life balance, with benefits available after 3 months. If you're hardworking, dependable, and thrive in a team environment, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with an industry leader.

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met. As a senior member of the production team the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations.

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

• All meals and accommodations are provided
• Travel is provided to and from the site locations from designated locations in Winnipeg, Thompson, Flin Flon and The Pas.
• Private room with cable television
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry facilities and detergents
• Gym and common areas

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
• Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous cooking experience is required
• Must have a current Food Safe certificate
• Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset
• Red Seal or other certifications is an asset
• Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset
• Previous experience in supervising a team is preferred
• High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen
• Must have the ability to complete a Criminal Background Check
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• 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

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 2 week on/ 1 week off rotation
• Ability to expand skills in a large camp atmosphere
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

Work schedule and remuneration:

1st Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on/1 week off. Site locations are in remote settings, requiring either air travel to site, or ground travel on our shuttle. You may be required to work nights, weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid hourly and can total up to $1,742 per week, depending on experience and hours worked.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in 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 our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

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.