2nd Cook — High-Volume Banquets & Special Events

2100 Warner Bros. Studio Operations, a division of WB Studio Enterprises Inc.

Burbank (CA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a 2nd Cook for the Food Services department in our facilities. Prepare, cook, and serve food for the Commissary and Special Events, supporting First Cooks and maintaining a clean, compliant workstation.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years cooking experience in high-volume settings and hold a valid ServSAFE certificate. The role requires flexible hours, weekend/holiday work, and physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years cooking experience in a high-volume banquet facility, hotel/conference center, or fine dining restaurant.
  • A valid ServSAFE Food Handling Certificate is required.
  • Must have good verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include working beyond the standard shift of approximately 8 hours per day.
  • Working some weekends and holidays may be required.
  • Standard shift is approximately 8 hours per day, plus a 30-minute paid meal break, with a minimum of 6 hours worked.
  • Physical exertion requiring standing for long periods, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maneuvering heavy weights up to 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and serve food for the Food Services department, including Commissary and Special Events.
  • Assist at stations in the Commissary, ensuring a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace.
  • Support and follow instructions from First Cooks.
  • Properly close, wrap, label, and clean work areas in accordance with Food Services and health department protocols.

Skills

Cooking experience
Verbal communication
Flexibility

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a 2nd Cook for the Food Services department in our facilities. Prepare, cook, and serve food for the Commissary and Special Events, supporting First Cooks and maintaining a clean, compliant workstation.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years cooking experience in high-volume settings and hold a valid ServSAFE certificate. The role requires flexible hours, weekend/holiday work, and physical stamina to stand for long periods.

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