Second Cook - Remote

Dexterra · Timmins, ON, Canada · First seen 2026-10-30

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  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • Work permit not stated

Second Cook role despite the "Remote" title: based at a Horizon North camp facility for the Moosonee, ON project, on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation with 10-12 hour workdays and transportation provided from a pickup point.

Requires at least five years of cooking experience (hotel/institutional preferred), FoodSafe Level I (SafeCheck or HACCP is an asset), and an 80%+ mark on the mandatory WHMIS test.

Duties: kitchen operations, food preparation and sandwich/salad bar setup, cleaning and sanitizing, and food storage checks.

Salary is not stated; the posting lists travel time as paid and extended health and dental benefits as fully covered.

From the posting
locations
ATS location: Timmins, ON, Canada
employment types
<ats_employment_type>full_time</ats_employment_type>
workplace
Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility
job function
The Second Cook is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance
role family
Second Cook - Remote
skills
Prepare and set up a full salad bar for lunch and supper
years experience min
You have a minimum five 5 years' cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred
education required
You have at least FoodSafe Level I. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset
actionable
Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation as per client's requirements and safety and sanitation in kitchen in accordance with Food Safe protocol.

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?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with 10 - 12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point. 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 posting is for future opportunities within the company at our project in Moosonee, ON. 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 14 days on/14 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 five 5 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.

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