Cook (Prep/Line)

Ready to take your culinary skills under the Big Top?

Adecco is currently hiring experienced Cooks for the upcoming Cirque du Soleil production in Vancouver, BC. This is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of one of the world's most iconic live entertainment experiences, preparing exceptional meals for an international team of artists, performers, and production staff.

If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in creating high-quality dishes, and are looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, we want to hear from you!

• Pay rate: $19.00/hour

• Location: Vancouver, BC

• Shifts: 5 days a week

• Job type: Temporary | Part-time/Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

• 4% vacation paid weekly

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food for service to Cirque’s employees (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces);

• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

• Creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings

• The answer, report, and follow Cirque chef’s instructions

• Clean up station and take care of leftover food

• Stock inventory appropriately

• Ensure that food comes out in high quality and in a timely fashion

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

• Help oversee prep cook’s duties and tasks.

Qualifications:

• Food handling certification (FOODSAFE Level 1 certification)

• 3-5 years of proven cooking experience in high-end restaurants or hotels

• Participate in the teardown and set up of the kitchen

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

• Familiar with the industry’s best practices

• A culinary school diploma is a must

• Good knowledge of English and the language of the market to facilitate conversations with the foreign tour team

• Potential for heavy lifting may work on one’s feet for up to 10 hours, work in a loud environment

• Comfortable with working in an environment subject to outside weather conditions (cooking facilities are under a non-permanent structure: containers)

• Availability for the whole city duration

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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