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Mezza Lebanese Kitchen; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen in Halifax is seeking a kitchen team member to support meal preparation in a fast-paced Lebanese cuisine setting. This on-site role requires attention to cleanliness and safety, and collaboration with cooks and servers.

The ideal candidate has high school graduation and about 1 year to 2 years of kitchen experience, with the ability to handle allergens and work under pressure. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years cooking/kitchen experience.
• On-site position with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Wrap and package prepared meats.
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth