Line Cook - Elevate Plates in Fine-Dining Kitchens

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

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.