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Chef

The Chef provides hands-on culinary leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and execution across all food stations and rotational menus. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining safety standards, and managing dietary restrictions for guests.

  • On-site
  • Oshawa, ON
  • Posted Jun 22, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Company DescriptionWHO 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 DescriptionWHAT’S THE JOB? Based at our Ontario Tech University account, this Full Time position starts in July.As a Chef, you are responsible for providing hands-on culinary leadership to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and execution across all food stations and menu offerings. This role plays a key part in supporting daily kitchen operations while maintaining high standards in food production and service delivery. The Chef also promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, contributing to an overall elevated guest experience.This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment. Your work will include:Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menusSupervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with policies and procedures including health, safety, and qualityLead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employeesEnsure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with safety guidelinesEnsure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficientlyServe clients and staff in a personable and professional mannerUse knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparationWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Benefits from Day 1 - no waiting periodWork Life BalanceWhereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader. QualificationsWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?You have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industryYou have at least 5 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisinesYou have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage controlRed Seal certified You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skillsAdditional InformationDexterra 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. Compensation: CAD 26.00 - CAD 28.00 - hourly

What you’ll do

The Chef provides hands-on culinary leadership to ensure quality, consistency, and execution across all food stations and rotational menus. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining safety standards, and managing dietary restrictions for guests.

Requirements

Candidates must be Red Seal certified with at least 5 years of experience as a Chef in hospitality or remote lodge settings. Proficiency in menu costing, wage control, and Microsoft Office programs is required.

Benefits

• Travel to and from site provided for summer remote lodge work

Other relevant skills

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  • Culinary Leadership
  • Menu Design
  • Staff Supervision
  • Food Safety
  • HACCP
  • Dietary Restriction Management
  • Menu Costing
  • Recipe Implementation
  • Wage Control
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • International Cuisine
  • Domestic Cuisine
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week