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Cook (Prep/Line)

@ adecco

Vancouver, British Columbia

$19/hrContractTemporary3+ years experience
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Overview

Adecco is hiring temporary cooks for the Cirque du Soleil production in Vancouver, BC, preparing meals for the international artist, performer and production team. The work covers prep, line cooking and kitchen cleanup in a fast-paced kitchen. Pay is $19.00/hour, with 5 days a week and availability for the whole run of the city.

Pay:

$19 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food for Cirque staff
  • Follow the chef's instructions and report issues
  • Stock inventory and clean the station
  • Ensure food quality and timely service
  • Comply with sanitation and safety standards

Requirements summary:

  • FOODSAFE Level 1 certification
  • 3-5 years of cooking experience in high-end restaurants or hotels
  • Culinary school diploma
  • Good knowledge of English and the local language
  • Able to lift heavily and work 10-hour days on foot

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDental
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage

Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience3+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFOODSAFE Level 1
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyCulinary arts
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Paid training

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HeadquartersDüsseldorf
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Job description

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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