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Second Cook, Full Time

  • Smithers, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$23 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining kitchen equipment. They must also ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items while communicating effectively with operational departments.

Job details

The Second Cook 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: * 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: 14 Days on/ 14 Days off Perks: * Overtime after 8hr/day * Benefits after 3 months * Travel & Accommodations provided 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 you’ll do

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining kitchen equipment. They must also ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of food items while communicating effectively with operational departments.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Food Safety Certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Proven experience as a restaurant or prep cook and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test are required.

Benefits

  • Overtime pay
  • Benefits after 3 months
  • Travel provided
  • Accommodations provided

Listed skills

  • Food preparation · Preferred
  • Food safety · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred
  • Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Food preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Cooking methods
  • Sanitation
  • Employment Equity
  • High Volume Production
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Cooking
  • Food Services
  • Mise En Place
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Beverage Products

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Trades
  • Second Cook
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

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