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Lead Cook

@ Dexterra

Vancouver, British Columbia

$20–$26/wkOn-siteFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Dexterra is hiring a Lead Cook for full-time work preparing breakfast and lunch meals for its clients. The role needs at least 5 years of experience, a clear criminal background check, and comfort working as a solo cook with support.

Pay:

$20–$26 a week

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare breakfast and lunch meals to client schedule and menu plan
  • Maintain clean kitchen and food storage areas
  • Adhere to health and safety and safe food handling rules
  • Manage inventory
  • Respond to client needs and food preferences

Requirements summary:

  • At least 5 years of experience
  • Clear criminal background check
  • Team player focused on client satisfaction
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure
  • Reliable, punctual, manages time effectively
  • Comfortable working as a solo cook with support

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Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checkscriminal record

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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
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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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?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing 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 to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

At Dexterra, we create exceptional customer experiences that make our clients shine. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together to turn problems into solutions and challenges into moments of ingenuity.

As a Cook, reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for the proper and timely preparation of meals including, but not limited to, food service, food safety.

Your work will include:

  • Always maintaining a clean kitchen and food storage areas .
  • Prepare high quality, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch) according to the client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
  • Be flexible and respond to client needs and food preferences as necessary.
  • Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Safe Food Handling.
  • Adhere to all relevant Dexterra and procedures.
  • Manage inventory.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • A clear criminal background check is required for this role.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience
  • A team-player committed to providing client satisfaction
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and stay organized under pressure
  • Reliable, punctual and able to manage time effectively
  • Comfortable working as a solo cook with support

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Employee Referral Program!
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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, colour, 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 application process are available upon request.

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