Second Cook

Overview:
The Second Cook is responsible for assisting in preparing of all meals and ensuring the kitchen, and dining areas are clean and sanitary at all times. They must be able to work fast yet diligently with a focus on consistency while open to direction.

**Responsibilities**:

- Be required to work under supervision as directed in various areas of the culinary department including banquets, gardemanger or bakeshop.
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.
- Must possess excellent knife skills and be able to differentiate and cut various vegetables accordingly like chopping, brunoise, dicing and julienne.
- Do basic breakfast prep like traying up bacon, sausage, tray pastries, muffins, and make waffle and pancake mix.
- Peel and cut fruits for buffets and banquets.
- Control food waste and check par for shift.
- Assist in same day prep and advance prep for next day.
- Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
- Assist banquets with making sandwiches, condiments, plating for large banquets events. Prep salads and condiments for buffets and banquets.
- Assist with carving stations, omelet stations or pasta station.
- Make simple starch and pasta preparation for banquets, cafeteria and dining room.
- Stock up the dry store and assist in stocking. Maintain refrigerator and freezer cleanliness according to standards.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- To look out for the safety of yourself, co-workers and to follow all Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- A high school diploma is preferred
- 18 month experience in a fully operational kitchen
- Culinary related post-secondary is an asset
- Food Safety Certification is an asset- Ability to handle stress in a fast paced environment
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Attention to detail is necessary
- Must be able to work flexible shifts

The Schedule for this position may vary and would require the ability to work shift work, late nights, weekends and holidays.

**WE OFFER**
- ** **A competitive wage and excellent benefits.
- Shuttle service from West Edmonton location.
- All associates participate in our “Circle of Service” program which rewards and empowers individuals who provide outstanding customer service.
- An opportunity to work within a progressive, exciting team environment.
- An opportunity to work with a skilled Management team.