Line Cook

Job Overview
We’re looking for a reliable and skilled Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The right candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, shows up on time every shift, and maintains a positive attitude - speaking respectfully to co-workers and management. Along with preparing dishes during service, our Line Cooks also take on prep work during slower periods to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

NOTE: Must be available Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday every week.

Duties

• Memorize recipes, procedures, and standard portion sizes.
• Set up and stock the line with food ingredients, utensils, and other necessary supplies.
• Accurately produce food and drink to-order in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure food orders are prepared and timed correctly, and with urgency.
• Prepare sauces and ingredients for recipes, by chopping, shredding, weighing and blending.
• Package and label meals and products for the retail market.
• Prepare catering orders by following recipes and instructions.
• Take direction from supervisors, work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to speak, write and easily understand English.
• Perform inventory checks and order fresh produce.
• Always follow food safety guidelines when handling, preparing, or storing food.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including completion of tasks from the cleaning list.
• Rinse dishes and use a commercial dishwashing machine (during times when the dishwasher is not on shift).
• Complete any other relevant tasks that may arise, as needed.

Experience

• Two years previous experience working as a line cook is required.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations is required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team is expected.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Experience:

• Line Cook: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Location:

• Halifax, NS (required)

Work Location: In person