Sous Chef - Coastal BC

Dexterra Group

The Role

Overview

Oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, staff training at Horizon North camp

Key Responsibilities

  • food safety
  • resource management
  • menu design
  • staff supervision
  • training
  • inventory control

Tasks

-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 -Supporting with all roles in the kitchen from dishwashing, to prep cook and meal execution to ensure on time meal service and accuracy of kitchen cleanliness to company standard. -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 -Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis -Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • microsoft excel
  • red seal
  • haccp
  • chef
  • leadership

What You Bring

-You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry -You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook) -You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills -You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control -Must be able to provide an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate -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 SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification -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; -Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions, allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation

Benefits

-Excellent home and work life balance on rotational schedule of 20 days on and 10 days off. -Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assistance program.

The Company

About Dexterra Group

-Evolved via M&A and rebranded as Dexterra in 2020, building on a legacy of independent Canadian companies. -Provides full-spectrum infrastructure solutions, serving sectors like aviation, defence, education, healthcare, hospitality, transit, and government. -Operates in Canada and the U.S., offering services in facilities management, remote camps, modular buildings, reforestation, fire-fighting, matting, and catering. -Recent strategic move: selling modular unit to double down on core facilities, accommodations, forestry, and energy segments.

Sector Specialisms

Business & Industry

Construction

Defence & Security

Education

Energy

Security Clearance

-drug and alcohol testing required -fitness assessment required