Second Cook, Full Time

ESS Compass; Pinehouse; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Canada in Pinehouse, SK is hiring a Second Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a high-volume kitchen following corporate standards and safety guidelines.

You will set up mise en place, label and store products, and work closely with other departments to ensure quality meals. The 12-hour day shifts rotate 14 days on/14 days off and travel is provided from Saskatoon, Edmonton and La Loche.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from recognized cooking school is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of 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.

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) 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certification

Cooking school certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

37502 - NexGen Energy Pinehouse, SK S0M 3H0, CAN

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

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 & 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 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

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel will be provided from Saskatoon, Edmonton and La Loche.