Line Cook

Line Cook

We've been serving 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

The Line Cook supports the daily food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility by preparing and serving high‑quality meals in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. The kitchen will initially serve approximately 500 people per day and will scale rapidly to 4,000+ meals per day as the site grows.

Reporting to the Sous Chef, the Line Cook plays a critical role in delivering consistent food quality, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting a professional, efficient kitchen operation. This role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow established menus, recipes, and procedures.

Your work will include:

• Preparing and cooking menu items according to approved recipes and standards
• Supporting daily meal service for large volumes of guests
• Assisting with food preparation across kitchen stations (hot line, cold prep, bakery, or service line as assigned)
• Ensuring all food is prepared in accordance with FOODSAFE and HACCP principles
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas
• Following all Dexterra health, safety, and food safety policies
• Assisting with portion control to support food cost management
• Supporting receiving, storage, and rotation of food products
• Communicating effectively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service
• Adhering to dietary requirements, allergies, and special meal requests as directed
• Assisting with end‑of‑shift clean‑up and sanitation procedures

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Line Cook or Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Experience in high‑volume food service, such as camps, hotels, resorts, institutions, or large restaurants
• Valid Food Safety certification
• Understanding of HACCP principles
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production methods
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to take direction from kitchen leadership
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform kitchen duties
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality and safety

Additional Information

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.