Second Cook - Burnaby, BC

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Job summary

Dexterra is hiring a Second Cook in Burnaby, British Columbia. The role focuses on supporting kitchen operations, preparing sandwiches, and maintaining high sanitation standards in line with Food Safe protocols.

You will handle cold food prep, ensure proper storage, and help set up a complete salad bar for lunch and dinner. Ideal candidates have substantial cooking experience, FoodSafe Level I, and a willingness to meet WHMIS testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of cooking experience in a similar or institutional setting.
• FoodSafe Level I certification required; HACCP certification is an asset.
• Ability to obtain 80% or higher on the WHMIS test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall kitchen operations and maintenance and sanitize designated kitchen areas, tools, and dishes.
• Prepare food items for sandwiches by selecting bread, slicing meats and cheese, and assembling fillings.
• Visually inspect cold food for color, presentation, and freshness; ensure proper storage in refrigerators and freezers.
• Set up a full salad bar for lunch and dinner; manage stock to maintain fresh quantities.

Skills

Cooking experience

Sanitation

Food preparation

Education

FoodSafe Level I

WHMIS knowledge

Job description

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra 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.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
TheSecond Cookis responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance as well as cleaning and sanitizing of designated kitchen areas, tools, equipment, pots, and dishes.

Your work will include:

• Ensure consistent quality standards in food preparation as per client’s requirements andsafety and sanitation in kitchen in accordance with Food Safe protocol.
• Prepare food items for Sandwich Making including select and cut breads, cut and wrap sandwiches, slice cold meats and cheese by hand or machine, and distribute meats, fillings, garnish and other ingredients on breads
• Visually inspect appearance of all cold food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal
• Check and control proper storage of all food items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness
• Prepare and set up a full salad bar for lunch and supper
• Ensure food stocks are utilized effectively

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
• You have a minimum five 3years' cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred
• You have at least FoodSafe Level I. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset
• You are able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.