Kitchen Support

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.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Kitchen Supervisor will work alongside the Chef to plan and develop menus and recipes for the café and catering events.  You will assist in overseeing the day to day operations and have a positive team work attitude coupled with a passion for fresh scratch cooking.

Your work will include:
• put processes in place and monitor staff performance to ensure all required health and safety regulations and procedures are being followed, which can include:

• Provide on-the-job training to staff to assist in the application of knowledge to the job site
• Ensure staff are using the techniques conveyed during training and are properly using all the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives, ovens, cleaning materials)
• Ensure employees have proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cut-resistant gloves) and that they are being used correctly
• Notify appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair equipment
• Make sure the location and staff are working within FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards as well as all applicable legislation and company policies

•  Communicate any operational changes to staff members clearly so that they can be implemented effectively
• Work alongside the Chef and kitchen staff to control costs of the location by taking measures such as:

• Perform physical inventories, adequately maintaining the level of stock at the unit
• Comply with maintenance of food rotation in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste
• Control portioning of food item standards to ensure recipe yield meets quantity and budget expectations
• Suggest dishes that take advantage of seasonal availability
• Provide recommendations to the Chef Manager regarding budget requirements for assigned area, maximizing the profit of the location while reducing expenditures

• Relay with the chef to coordinate ordering supplies
• Achieve the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation during the food preparation process in all work areas, including the kitchen, fridges and freezers, front and back of house, and all related equipment
• Schedule and coordinate staffs shifts and work assignments, taking into consideration business needs and the skills and abilities of individual staff members

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Passionate and committed individual looking for growth
•  3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu and labour costing
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skill

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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