Breakfast Cook - Fire Camps Alberta - 20 Days On / 10 Days Off - Camp
Dexterra Group is hiring a Baker/Breakfast Cook for a Horizon North Fire Base camp facility with a 20/10 rotational schedule and 11-hour days. Transportation is provided from a designated Edmonton dispatch point. This dual-role position includes preparing breakfast and baking goods from scratch while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. Accommodations, meals, and extended health and dental benefits are included.
Position
Work Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
This role involves baking goods and preparing breakfast meals for large groups in a camp kitchen while maintaining safety and food quality standards.
- Bake pastries, breads, and sweets from scratch
- Prepare breakfast items (eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc.)
- Restock pastry shelves and wrap/date items
- Follow menus and dietary requirements
- Supervise night shift staff and train team members
- Ensure hygiene and equipment safety
Requirements
Applicants must be experienced in both baking and cooking, with food safety certifications and the ability to supervise others in a remote environment.
- Red Seal certification or culinary training toward Red Seal
- FoodSafe Level I required; HACCP/SafeCheck preferred
- 3+ years' cooking and baking experience
- Supervisory experience required
- WHMIS score of 80%+ required
Perks and Benefits
This camp-based position includes full benefits, paid travel, and a work-life balance schedule for qualified cooks and bakers.
- 20 days on / 10 days off rotation
- Camp accommodations and meals included
- Paid travel from dispatch location
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Career growth in a stable, expanding company
Worksite/Project
Fire Camps Alberta
In Alberta, fire camps are essential for supporting wildfire suppression efforts, providing accommodations, meals, and logistical support to firefighting personnel. These camps are strategically established near active fire zones to ensure rapid response and sustained operations. Companies like Redrock Camps specialize in setting up and managing these facilities, offering services such as base camp construction, emergency catering, and housekeeping.
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Horizon North
Horizon North, now part of Dexterra Group, is a leading Canadian provider of infrastructure and operational support services, specializing in workforce accommodations, modular construction, and facilities management. The company delivers turnkey solutions for remote and industrial projects, supporting sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, and construction across Canada's remote and urban regions. With expertise in camp management, catering, and modular building construction, Horizon North ensures cost-effective and scalable housing solutions for resource-based industries. In 2020, it expanded its offsite construction capabilities by acquiring NRB Inc., an Ontario-based modular manufacturer, strengthening its prefabricated building solutions. In 2021, Horizon North merged with Dexterra Group, a national leader in facilities operations and support services, creating a comprehensive service platform that spans all 11 provinces and territories.
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