Après Second Cook

5 months ago


Coquitlam, Canada Westwood Plateau Full time
The second cook is a key position in the kitchen team, as they are counted upon to produce the bulk of the production necessary for day to day operations of the kitchen. This is a stage where an apprentice starts their profession. Total enthusiasm and passion for cooking food with total teamwork is the key

Shift Duties Include:

To work directly under the sous chef and 1st CookPrioritize prep list and ordering listProcess incoming bills – prioritize them, distribute tasks associated with it, ensure and co-ordinate timing of pick-up.Maintaining prep levels – to know how much prep through busy days and slow daysEnsure the restaurant line is properly stocked for service with appropriate amounts of backups readyBe able to use raw by-products, leftovers and extras for specials, soups, etc. to save on costsHave full knowledge of the menu and follow and read recipesHelp the dishwasher when neededEnsure the cleanliness and safety of the kitchenAbility to put food deliveries away after checking for quality, in proper places and proper rotationEnsures products are covered, labeled and stored correctly as neededMonitors condition of food in storage to prevent spoilage and contaminationEstimates the quantity of food to prepare and cook, within specified guidelinesSelects, identifies and applies spices, herbs and condimentsPrepare basic stocks and saucesProduces food with correct taste, temperature and correct visual appeal with direction of supervisorsIdentify, clean and uses all kitchen equipment in the department correctlyReporting equipment malfunction to the sous chefIs able to give instructions clearly and accurately to 3rd cooks and dishwashers.Demonstrates a good understanding of all menus, recipes and standards for the area.Is able to anticipate potential kitchen needs such as defrosting and ordering before running outUnderstands the concept of food costing and contribution

Job Qualifications:

Speed with processing of all different type of foods is a pre-requisite, combined with good basic cooking skills learned as a 3rd cookNeeds to have a minimum three years of cooking experienceBe able to cook steaks to desired donenessUnderstands most methods of cookingHave good knowledge of soups and sauces



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