Second Cook

Job Title: Second Cook

Number of openings: 1

Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time

Duration of contract: 3 months

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Rate of Pay: $26.55 ($25.22 probation)

Job Posting: November 13 - November 18, 2026

Testing Dates: TBA

Position Summary:

Second Cooks work in various areas of the kitchen, assist senior cooks and chefs or work as lead cook, prepping, cooking, baking, plating, garnishing within a timely manner while maintaining quality control, health and safety, food safety standards. Second Cooks will be responsible for each station chefs assign as lead or as an assistant to a senior cook.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as lead cook in VUE Bistros
• Assist First (1st) Cook and Chef de Partie on all kitchen stations as required (e.g. roast, sauce entremetier, cold)
• Assist Production Chef de Partie in Base Kitchen to prepare stocks, soups, sauces and vinaigrettes in large quantities
• Clean, cut, marinate, prep and cook vegetables, pasta, meat and fish products for daily services and functions
• Work in functions setting, responsible for attending stations, cooking, carving meat, platting hors d’oeuvre and setting up buffet
• Assist with the transportation of all food products, be sure it is packed and stacked in accordance to Kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• listen, focus and memorize orders under frequent interruptions and prepare menu items to meet the Company standard
• Manage the pastry station in 360 Restaurant, baking, plating, garnishing and presenting desserts
• Play role of mentor toward junior andnew staff
• Adhere to all Company policies and departmental procedures and the Collective Agreement
• Ensure work station and overall kitchen cleanliness is being maintained to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure recycling and organic food waste are being separated and put into appropriate bins as directed by Chefs.

Qualifications:

• A relevant college diploma or university degree in culinary arts, cook’s trade certification or equivalent is preferred
• Completion of a secondary school diploma isrequired
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate preferred
• Three (3)- five (5) years of related cooking experience isrequired
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

AI Screening Disclosure: Artificial intelligence tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Attractions Canada Limited is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Attractions Canada Limited is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please inform us as soon as possible and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.