Lead Cook

2 weeks ago

Orillia, Ontario, Canada Dexterra Full time

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Resident Dining, Catering, Conference Dining in post secondary education account.

The Lead Cook is responsible for delighting our clients by preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch dinner and baked goods to the highest standards of Dana Hospitality.

Your work will include:

Preparing Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner using Fresh, Scratch, Local ingredients.

  • Preparing and baking goods from scratch
  • High volume, batch cooking through out the day
  • 7 days a week operation that will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend and holiday scheduling
  • Restocking pastry shelves and maintaining a sufficient and fresh supply of baked goods
  • Creating and following menus to ensure quality of entrees, baked goods and desserts
  • Wrapping and dating all baked goods, fresh and fast retail items in accordance with production schedule
  • Ensuring consistent quality standard in over-all food preparation as per clients' requirements including consideration to special dietary constraints
  • Ensuring proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation in the kitchen
  • Complying with food hygiene regulations in accordance with Food Safety Act
  • Supervising night shift employees; providing mentorship and training

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Extended health and dental benefits for our full time associates.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Visit our company website to learn more -

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Interprovincial Red Seal Certification or some culinary education leading to Red Seal
  • Required: FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
  • Minimum 3 years' cooking and baking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment
  • Proven experience preparing baked goods for large number of guests
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Successful candidates MUST obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
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.

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dana Hospitality is proudly Canadian with a culture rooted in culinary excellence. We have more than 1,600 employees in over 165 accounts, and are proud to be known as the preferred partner for clients, who truly value exceptional food quality and service.

Dana Hospitality operates in the larger public and institutional sectors where clients appreciate the benefits of our healthy, fresh, on-site culinary culture and where there is a benefit to operating with a strong union partner.

We specialize in preparing meals from scratch for private schools, universities and colleges, retail healthcare, resort, leisure and recreation venues, and corporations of all size. We are an authentic Canadian alternative to the international food service conglomerates and self-operation.

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