Second Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Battleford; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Overtime after 8hr/day (or 40hr/week)

Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

ESS Canada is hiring a Second Cook to prepare and cook food to corporate standards in a high-volume environment in Saskatchewan. You will mise en place for meals, maintain safety and quality, and rotate stock while collaborating with other departments.

The role requires proven cooking experience and Food Safety Certification; certificates from cooking schools are an asset. 12-hour day shifts with a 14-day on/off rotation and benefits after probation are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accurate and fast execution of tasks.
• Knows industry best practices and can work independently or in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment following safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages.
• Communicate with appropriate operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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 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: 12hr/Day
• Rotation: 14 Days On/14 Days off

Perks

• Travel and accommodation provided
• Overtime after 8hr/day (or 40hr/week)
• Benefits after 3 months

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.