Head Cook – Mining Camp (Fly-in/Fly-out)

Company Description WHO ARE WE?

Certified as a *Great Place to Work®*, Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly traded company (TSX: DXT) with a wide presence across North America. We aim to offer our people more than just a job—we provide opportunities within a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and the opportunity to do what you love.

For over 75 years, the companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing environments that play a vital role in our economy and local communities. And that’s something we are truly proud of.

Meaningful work. Remarkable people.

Language: English

Work Location: Nunavut

Rotation: 21/21 or 14/14 (Fly-in / Fly-out)

Schedule: 10 to 12 hours per day or night

Salary: Competitive compensation, with overtime paid at time and a half

Departure:

Multiple departure airports (Montreal, Mirabel, Quebec City, Val-d'Or, Mont-Joli, etc.)

Located in remote camp environments, we are currently seeking a Head Cook to join our team as soon as possible.

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the responsibilities of the Head Cook are to oversee and carry out meal production for workers. The individual must ensure that all required menu items are prepared, complete, properly tracked, and meet quality standards. The Head Cook must be able to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and demonstrate leadership and a positive attitude.

The duties and responsibilities of the Head Cook include, but are not limited to:

• Produce meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner);
• Prepare hot menu accompaniments;
• Ensure all necessary preparation is completed, documented, and meets quality standards;
• Take dinner temperatures and record them in the logbook;
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas;
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation;
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely and report any incidents or issues immediately, do not ignore them, act right away;
• Complete inventory at the end of each month;
• Place food orders;
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Qualifications And Requirements

• Diploma in hospitality, food service, or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or relevant experience;
• Minimum of 3 years of cooking experience;
• Experience working in workforce accommodation camps in remote or regional settings is considered an asset;
• Previous experience working in isolated environments within the natural resources and/or construction sectors is an asset;
• MAPAQ certification (food handler and/or manager) is considered an asset;

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong time and priority management skills;
• Knowledge and application of health and safety regulations;
• Demonstrates leadership, a positive attitude, and professionalism;
• Strong customer service mindset;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Comfortable performing a variety of tasks in changing conditions and adaptable;
• Enthusiastic about challenges and new initiatives.
• Additional Information

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 veteran status, Indigenous status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

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