Breakfast Cook
Dexterra
Posted: May 8, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Breakfast Cook is responsible for preparing food for breakfast, including cooking and serving various breakfast dishes to customers. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Strong culinary skills and a passion for food preparation are must-haves.
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Job 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.
WHAT’S THE JOB?
The Breakfast Cook is responsible for the preparation, execution, and presentation of all breakfast menu items while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE
• Preparing and cooking all breakfast menu items, including hot and cold offerings
• Creating and following approved breakfast menus to ensure consistent quality and variety
• Wrapping, labelling, and dating all baked and breakfast items in accordance with production schedules
• Ensuring consistent food quality in line with client requirements, including accommodation of special dietary needs
• Maintaining proper equipment operation, safety, and sanitation throughout the kitchen
• Complying with all Food Safety and sanitation regulations
• Monitoring food presentation, freshness, and portion control during breakfast service
• Supervising and supporting night‑shift or early‑morning kitchen staff, providing guidance and training as required
• Assisting with inventory rotation and effective use of breakfast food stocks
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation before, during, and after service
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
• Minimum 3 years of combined cooking and baking experience in a hotel, institutional, camp, or similar setting
• Proven experience preparing breakfast items and baked goods for large numbers of guests
• Valid Food Safety Certification
• Prior leadership experience is an asset
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and breakfast cooking techniques
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, early‑morning environment
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and performing repetitive cooking tasks
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.