Sous Chef - Coastal BC

Dexterra Group

The Role

Overview

Oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, staff training, and ensure food safety at Horizon North camp.

Key Responsibilities

  • food safety
  • resource management
  • inventory control
  • menu development
  • kitchen operations
  • staff supervision

Tasks

-Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality -Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently -Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines -Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees -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. -Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner -Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis -Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus

Requirements

  • 10+ years
  • leadership
  • red seal
  • haccp
  • menu costing
  • excel

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

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