Second Cook, Full Time

Job summary

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food products according to corporate standards and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This includes managing mise en place, labeling and rotating stock, and communicating with operational departments.

Job details

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed. Prepare “mise en place” (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production. Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures. Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas. Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications Think you have what it takes to be one of our Second Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role: Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook. Food Safety Certification required. Certificate from a recognized cooking school. Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. Familiar with industry’s best practices. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Position Requirements Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test Shift: 10hr/Day Rotation: 21 Days on/ 14 Days off ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process. The hourly wage for this position is $22.50. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy. What’s in it for you? Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.

What you’ll do

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food products according to corporate standards and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. This includes managing mise en place, labeling and rotating stock, and communicating with operational departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Physical ability to perform duties and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test are also required.

Benefits

• Health care coverage • Vision care coverage • Dental care coverage • Mental health and wellness resources • Employment assistance program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cooking
• Mise en place
• Food safety
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Inventory rotation
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Food preparation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades