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Second Cook, Full Time

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. They must also manage inventory, communicate with operational departments, and report any maintenance or safety issues.

  • On-site
  • Wawa, ON
  • Posted Jul 29, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing 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 in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp. * Food Safety Certification required. * Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset. * 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: * Shift: 10hr/Day * Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days off * Local applicants preferred Perks: * Overtime after 44hr/week * Benefits available after 3 months * Travel & Accommodations provided

What you’ll do

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. They must also manage inventory, communicate with operational departments, and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet, or remote camp setting. A Food Safety Certification is required, and a cooking school certificate is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Overtime pay • Benefits • Travel provided • Accommodations provided

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Food preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Cooking methods
  • Sanitation
  • 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

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week