Second Cook, Temporary Full-Time

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:

• 3+ years proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Professional Cook and Baking experience.
• Breakfast Cook, who will also be responsible for some baking, making composed salads as well as sandwich making.
• You will also be responsible for ensuring that all HACCP logs are filled out correctly.
• 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.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset. 

Position Requirements:

• Temporary Contract (temp contract)
• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/ 10 Days off
• Will accept applicants between Fort McMurray and Edmonton

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.