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Mezza Lebanese Kitchen; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen in Halifax seeks an experienced kitchen worker to prepare and cook meals, handle allergy-friendly dishes, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role requires on-site work and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise basic food preparation, assist with inventory, and ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation. Prior experience in a busy kitchen is preferred, and you must be able to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in food service
• On-site work at the physical location
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Dishwashing

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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