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Second Cook/ General Helper

@ Dexterra

Victoria, British Columbia

$21–$23/hrOn-sitePart-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Dexterra is hiring a part-time Second Cook for Dana Hospitality at Royal Roads University. The role assists with kitchen operations, food preparation, sandwich making, salad bar setup and cleaning and sanitizing, and requires at least two years of cooking experience and FoodSafe Level I.

Pay:

$21–$23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare cold food items and sandwiches
  • Set up and maintain full salad bar for lunch and supper
  • Inspect food presentation and check storage in refrigerators and freezers
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, tools, equipment and dishes
  • Follow FoodSafe protocol and ensure food stock is used effectively

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 2 years cooking experience, hotel or institutional preferred
  • At least FoodSafe Level I
  • SafeCheck or HACCP certification an asset
  • WHMIS test score of 80% or higher

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDental
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience2+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsFoodSafe Level I, WHMIS
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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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

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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?

Rewarding. Motivating. Fun. Just some of the words employees use to describe their careers with Dexterra / Dana Hospitality at Royal Roads University. As a part of our team, you are encouraged to strive for excellence in everything you do.

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.

Your work will include:

  • Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation as per Chef'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.
  • Extended health and dental benefits.
  • 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 2 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 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.

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. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.

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