Breakfast Cook

WHAT'S THE JOB?

The Breakfast Cook contributes to the overall success of the culinary team by getting our guests started each day with a hearty breakfast. Working overnight, the Breakfast Cook is responsible for producing all required items as per contract scope daily, while maintaining a clean and enticing display of products during service. The Breakfast Cook will demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

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 a designated hub location in Edmonton, AB
• Private room with cable television 
• Access to Wi-Fi 
• Access to laundry facilities and detergents 
• Access to a gym and common areas 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Preparing and cooking breakfast for guests at site 
• Creating and following menus to ensure quality of food prepared and served
• Ensuring consistent quality of standard in over-all food preparation as per clients' requirements including consideration to special dietary constraints 
• Ensuring proper equipment operation, safety and sanitization in the kitchen 
• Complying with food safety regulations in accordance with Food Safety Act
• Cleaning, washing and sanitizing equipment and over-all work areas 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience providing a hot breakfast service is required
• Large-scale cooking experience in camp settings, banquet halls and/or hotels is a strong asset
• Experience with producing baked goods (scratch baking and/or pre-fab items) is an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset 
• Current Food Safe certification is required
• Current First Aid level 1 certification is an asset
• A team-player who is committed to providing client satisfaction 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills for the completion of online learning modules for training 
• Capacity to successfully perform drug and alcohol testing requirements 
• Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site 
• Ability 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 periods 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?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 4 weeks on/ 2 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: 

Breakfast Cooks work on a rotational schedule of 4 weeks on/2 weeks off in Nunavut. You may be required to work weekdays, weekends, and general holidays. Wages are paid on an hourly basis with a starting rate of $21.00 per hour. 

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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