Field Culinary Supervisor

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Field based throughout Alberta, supervising Horizon North catering contracts for the Alberta Primary Firebases, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10 - 12 hour workdays. This is a Seasonal position, April to October. Transportation is provided.

The Field Culinary Supervisor  position will include relief duties for the Chef on a occasional basis. You will be responsible for checking Quality and control of food being prepared per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North. This position will allow you to travel from location to location and support with operational expectations set out by Horizon North. 

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Provide Relief Coverage for Chef, Second Cook and Baker/Breakfast on occasion
• Ensure food costs are controlled and groceries are utilized effectively
• Supervise Staff in the Chef’s absence; Provide mentorship and training to new staff
• Stocking / Inventory / assisting with unloading, loading and placing of groceries and supplies
• Incorporate into preparation any requests to comply with special dietary constraints
• Ensure paperwork and inventories are accurately completed and forwarded to head office as instructed.
• Assist Leadership in performing administrative tasks (i.e ordering the supplies from our suppliers in the chef’s absence).
• Change menu options quickly to adapt to grocery order issues and client requests
• Engage and ensure that Quality and Control is completed and maintained at site locations
• Ensuring that contract scope of work is being met and completed, budgets are met for each project. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on/10 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits 
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You have formal culinary training – Red Seal Certification preferred
• You have 5 years of cooking experience as a Chef in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset. 
• Minimum Level 1 Food Safe Certificate ( must be able to provide a copy)
• Ideally,  you have First Aid, and WHMIS
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean abstract
• You have an ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision, and as a team player
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests

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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