Sous Chef - Crossroads Lodge, Kitimat, BC

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Dexterra Group is hiring a Sous Chef for Crossroads Lodge in Kitimat BC, at a Horizon North remote camp with a 20 days on, 10 days off rotation and 11 to 12 hour days. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, menu planning, training, and HACCP and FoodSafe compliance while managing inventory and cost control. Requirements include a Red Seal, SafeCheck or HACCP certification and 10+ years in hospitality plus leadership and computer skills. This is a safety sensitive role with drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment. Apply with a resume that demonstrates remote site leadership, proven menu costing and wage control, staff development, and strict food safety expertise, and note readiness for long shifts and remote life along with growth opportunities.

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

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 11-12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a designated pickup point as assigned.

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol

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

Your work will include:

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality • Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Other duties as required

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locations in the world and enjoy the west coast 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.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Must be able to provide an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate 
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

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.

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