Join Dexterra Group as a bilingual Chef Cuisinier de Soutien opérationnel (Terrain). In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting our on-site culinary operations, dedicating approximately 80% of your time to field work. You will ensure the efficiency, quality, and profitability of food services for our Remote and Hospitality Services business units. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and pre-access drug and alcohol screening.
What You'll Do
- Maintain food product quality and ensure consistent meal delivery standards.
- Participate in recruitment, conduct interviews, and onboard new culinary staff.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to kitchen employees, including approving Red Seal apprentices.
- Write recipes, calculate their costs, and align food production with client schedules.
- Maintain food costs within budget, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely grocery orders.
- Supervise kitchen staff performance, conduct evaluations, and promote a positive work atmosphere.
- Design and implement weekly menus based on specifications and occupancy rates.
- Order groceries via the dedicated GFS website and calculate associated food costs.
- Plan kitchen employee schedules and assist with administrative tasks like timesheets and reports.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, including PPE use, and complete all required safety documentation.
- Use a variety of cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment to prepare superior quality dishes.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Red Seal interprovincial certification or higher.
- Fluency in spoken and written English – bilingual French is required.
- Computer training and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Possession of Food Safe, First Aid, and WHMIS certifications.
- At least 5 years of experience as a chef or sous-chef in hotels, restaurants, and/or camps.
- At least 10 years of experience in the hospitality/restaurant sector.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting programs, strong math skills, and budget analysis capabilities.
Nice to Have
- A college or university degree in culinary arts and business management experience.
- Additional experience in the field of external catering.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- GFS dedicated food ordering website
- Computerized accounting programs
Team & Environment
You will support the Remote and Hospitality Services business units, reporting to senior executives. You will collaborate closely with site management and kitchen teams to ensure operational excellence.
Benefits & Compensation
- Excellent work-life balance through flexible schedules and accumulated paid leave.
- Full health and dental coverage.
- Paid travel in case of travel.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applications without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, indigenous status, or any other factor protected by law. Disability accommodations are available on request during the selection process.
