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Mezza Lebanese Kitchen; Halifax; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen in Halifax is seeking a kitchen assistant to prepare and cook complete meals and special dishes as instructed. The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and reliability in a busy kitchen.

The position requires a secondary school graduation and 1 to less than 7 months of experience. On-site work includes maintaining inventory, supervising helpers, and ensuring safety with a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience preferred.
• On-site work at the physical location; no remote option.
• Criminal record check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare and cook special meals 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Reliability

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

• 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