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First Cook/Relief Chef

@ Dexterra

Grande Prairie, Alberta

$19.50–$25/hrOn-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Dexterra is hiring a First Cook/Relief Chef for a Horizon North camp facility, working a 20 days on, 10 days off rotation with 10 to 12 hour workdays. The role prepares and cooks all main meals to Horizon North standards, within a food budget, with transport provided from Edmonton. Benefits include fully covered extended health and dental, and travel time is paid.

Pay:

$19.50–$25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Cook and plate main meals to Horizon North standards
  • Prepare meals within the allocated food budget
  • Ensure food safety, storage and labelling per FOODSAFE
  • Operate commercial kitchen equipment
  • Assist with menu planning, inventory and grocery orders

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years in hospitality or food service
  • Minimum 1 year as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants or camps
  • FoodSafe Level I minimum
  • WHMIS test with 80% or higher
  • Experience across hot, cold, pastry, butchery and banquet kitchens
  • Computer skills in Excel, Word, Sysco and Outlook

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDental
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Experience3+ years
Hours per week60
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsFoodSafe Level I, WHMIS
Background checksdrug and alcohol

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Dexterra

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Full company description

Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management services, industry-leading workforce accommodation solutions and other support services for diverse clients in the public and private sectors.

LinkedIn followers
42,136
People associated on LinkedIn
2,754
Reported office locations
  • 5925 Airport Rd, Suite 1000, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1W1, CA
  • Suite 900, 240-4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P4H4, CA
  • 5285 Shawnee Rd, Suite 510, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, US
Business categories
  • Hospitality
  • Infrastructure
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy
  • Food and Beverage
  • Facility Management
  • Events
Other recorded names
  • Dexterra
  • Dexterra Group
Specialties
  • remote hospitality services
  • integrated facility management
  • and infrastructure support services
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Reported total investment
360,198,600

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Dexterra Group is a publicly listed corporation (TSX:DXT) delivering a range of support services for the creation, management, and operation of infrastructure across Canada. Powered by people, we bring best-in-class regional expertise to every challenge and deliver innovative solutions, giving clients confidence in their day-to-day operations. Our activities include a comprehensive range of facilities management…

FieldValue
IndustryFacilities Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersMississauga, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesremote hospitality servicesintegrated facility managementand infrastructure support services
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Job description

Company 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.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10 - 12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of 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:

  • Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
  • Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
  • Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
  • Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
  • Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
  • Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
  • Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

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 that are fully covered.
  • Travel time is paid.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
  • Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
  • Must 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;
  • FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
  • Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

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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