Posted 11 days ago
Second Cook
@ Dexterra
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Dexterra is hiring a Second Cook for a camp facility on a 20-days-on, 10-days-off rotation with 10 to 12 hour workdays. The role assists with kitchen operations, food preparation, sandwich making, salad bar setup and cleaning and sanitizing. Transportation to site from Edmonton and paid travel time are provided, and the job is safety sensitive with drug, alcohol and fit-to-work testing.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare sandwiches, cold food and full salad bar
- Maintain food safety and sanitation per FoodSafe protocol
- Inspect presentation and control storage of food stock
- Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, tools and equipment
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years cooking experience
- Hotel or institutional kitchen experience preferred
- FoodSafe Level I required
- WHMIS test with 80% or higher
- SafeCheck or HACCP certification is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | FoodSafe Level I, WHMIS, SafeCheck, HACCP |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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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
- No
- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | remote hospitality servicesintegrated facility managementand infrastructure support services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 409 |
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Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra; 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 Dexterra 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 Second Cook is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance as well as cleaning and sanitizing of designated kitchen areas, tools, equipment, pots, and dishes.
This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.
Your work will include:
- Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation as per client’s requirements and safety and sanitation in kitchen in accordance with Food Safe protocol.
- Prepare food items for Sandwich Making including select and cut breads, cut and wrap sandwiches, slice cold meats and cheese by hand or machine, and distribute meats, fillings, garnish and other ingredients on breads
- Visually inspect appearance of all cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal
- Check and control proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness
- Prepare and set up a full salad bar for lunch and supper
- Ensure food stocks are utilized effectively
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?
- You have a minimum 3 years' cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred
- You have at least FoodSafe Level I. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset
- You are able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Additional Information
Dexterra 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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