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Second Cook

@ Power Recruitment

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Burnaby, British Columbia

1+ years experience
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Overview

Power Recruitment is hiring a Second Cook for its client in the culinary industry. The role assists the chef in food preparation, cooking to standard recipes, kitchen cleanliness and expediting orders during peak hours. The posting requires a high school certificate and one to two years of experience, plus a criminal record check.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in food preparation and cooking under the chef
  • Cook and serve food to standard recipes and portions
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
  • Manage food storage, stock rotation and supply ordering
  • Expedite orders during peak hours

Requirements summary:

  • High school graduation certificate
  • One to two years of experience
  • Culinary skills and attention to detail
  • Criminal record check
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen team

Tools & skills

GrillStoveFryerKnives
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2026-10-15
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2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

We're currently seeking a Second Cook for our client in the culinary industry. If you have culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team, we'd like to introduce you to this role as a key contributor to our client's culinary operations.

Requirements-

  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks-

  • Assist in food preparation and cooking under the direction of the chef.
  • Ensure food is cooked and served according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
  • Handle and store food ingredients in accordance with food safety standards.
  • Assist in inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies.
  • Prepare and plate dishes, ensuring presentation meets established standards.
  • Operate kitchen equipment such as grills, stoves, and fryers proficiently.
  • Support the First Cook or Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to expedite orders during peak hours.
  • Adhere to health and safety regulations, including proper handling of knives and kitchen equipment.

Security and safety-

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities-

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

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