Freehand - Cooks

Salt-; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Gym access

Transit pass reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Freehand Hospitality in Halifax is seeking a Cook to join Maurizio's, Salt + Ash, Peacock, Drift and Mystic concepts. You will work closely with our kitchen team to deliver bold flavours and flawless plating.

You have 2–3 years cooking in fast-paced settings, strong knife skills, and food safety certification. You’ll follow recipes, manage prep, and help with inventory and quality control to keep service running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant.
• Experience with high-end plating and adapting to contemporary trends.
• Strength in modern cooking techniques and elevated ingredients.
• Experience with food ordering and inventories.
• Professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Food safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager.
• Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standards.
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification.
• Maintain a prep list of station duties.
• Follow FIFO to maximize freshness.
• Assist in food inventory and control.
• Assist in receiving and storing delivered items.
• Clean prep areas and adhere to sanitation, food safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines.
• Set up and stock stations with supplies before and during service.

Skills

2-3 years experience

High-end plating

Modern cooking techniques

Elevated ingredients

Inventory management

Knife handling

Stamina standing

Food safety certification

Education

Culinary diploma/degree (asset)

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Cook at Freehand Hospitality Restaurants

About Freehand Hospitality Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

We are looking for Cooks at Maurizio's, Salt + Ash, Peacock, Drift and Mystic who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep the dining experience fresh and exciting.

What you will be doing as a Cook

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager;
• Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standards;
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant;
• Maintain a prep list of station duties;
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness;
• Assist in food inventory and control;
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items;
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines;
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines;
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies before and during service;
• Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The person we are looking for has

• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset;
• 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant;
• Experience with high-end, Instagram able plating and be highly adaptable;
• Strength in modern cooking techniques;
• Experience with elevated and unique ingredients;
• Experience with food ordering and inventories;
• Professional cooking and knife handling skills;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time;
• Food safe certification.

Why join us and what's in it for you

• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Integrated learning environment with room to grow
• Access to our gym and fitness facility
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• Company RRSP contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for company referral bonus program
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!