General Kitchen Helper

Company Overview

Dexterra Group is a publicly traded, rapidly expanding organization with a strong financial base and a broad footprint across North America. The company offers a wide range of full-time and part-time roles and focuses on more than simply providing employment. Its workplace culture emphasizes stability, inclusion, diversity, teamwork, recognition, and a healthy balance between work and personal life. Built on more than 75 years of combined history, the group supports clients by creating and operating environments that contribute to communities and the wider economy.

Role Summary

The General Helper plays an important support role within the kitchen team. Working across different shifts during the day, this person helps keep kitchen operations moving efficiently in a remote camp environment. The job is based in a camp setting and includes provided meals, accommodations, and transportation from designated locations.

Camp Amenities

• Meals and lodging are included.
• Transport is arranged to and from the site from designated pickup points in Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Dryden, and nearby areas.
• A private room with cable television is provided.
• Wi-Fi access is available.
• Laundry facilities and detergents are available on site.
• Employees can use the gym and shared common spaces.

Core Duties

The position focuses on keeping the kitchen clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service. Duties shift depending on the time of day and operational needs.

• Keep work areas neat and orderly throughout the shift, including dining spaces, lunchrooms, serving areas, dishwashing zones, the main kitchen, and storage rooms.
• Sweep and mop floors regularly, including cooler and storage areas.
• Replenish food, beverage, and disposable/paper supplies as needed.
• Remove garbage, cardboard, and recyclable materials in a timely manner.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled, dated, and rotated for service.
• Assist with food preparation when required.
• Accept and store deliveries such as food, beverages, chemicals, and disposable supplies.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant should be comfortable working in a large kitchen or camp-style setting, able to manage multiple tasks, and willing to work as part of a team focused on client satisfaction. This role requires a commitment to a 2-week on / 2-week off rotation and may involve nights, weekends, weekdays, and public holidays.

Additional Requirements

• Experience in large-scale kitchen support, particularly in camps, banquet venues, or hotels, is considered an advantage.
• Having current Food Safe certification is helpful.
• A successful criminal background check is mandatory.
• A valid government-issued photo ID is required for travel to the site.
• The role involves physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• The job may require climbing stairs or ladders.
• Candidates must be able to stand, walk, squat, kneel, or sit for long periods depending on the task.
• Repetitive hand activity using both hands is part of the work.
• Work may need to be performed with arms fully extended or above shoulder level.

Schedule and Pay

This is a rotational position with a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule. Site access may involve air travel or shuttle transport by ground. The starting wage is $19.10 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dexterra Group is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. The company welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, Indigenous status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation for disability-related needs during hiring is available on request.

Work Environment Notes

The role is based in a remote camp environment in Northwestern Ontario and requires a willingness to adapt to a setting with shared resources and rotational living arrangements. The company notes that it is growing and offers opportunities to build skills in a large camp atmosphere.