cook

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen; Halifax; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen in Halifax is seeking a reliable cook to join our on-site kitchen team. You will prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, following recipes and dietary guidelines to serve our customers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting kitchens, training and supervising staff, maintaining inventory, organizing buffets and managing daily kitchen operations. A high school diploma is required and applicants must be comfortable working on site in a

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
• Basic kitchen safety and hygiene knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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 and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• 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