Prep Cook - Pickford & Black (Spring - Summer season)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at a waterfront restaurant in downtown Halifax, where your culinary skills can shine! As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious meals using fresh local ingredients while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position offers a fun and energetic atmosphere, where teamwork and communication are key. With flexible shifts and opportunities for personal growth, this role is perfect for someone who loves to cook and enjoys working in a dynamic setting. If you have a passion for food and a desire to contribute to a high-quality dining experience, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Bi-weekly kitchen tip-out

Competitive wage

Discounts from local shops and MHG locations

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or food preparation is an asset.
• Desire for personal and professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Diploma or Degree

Job description

At Murphy Hospitality Group, we pride ourselves on an exceptionally high standard of quality service and products. It takes the best people to reach this higher standard of excellence. We believe in extensive training and providing our people with an excellent benefits program, competitive wages, advancement, and professional development opportunities. At MHG, it's all about the people!

Pickford & Black

Pickford and Black is a high-volume restaurant located on the waterfront of downtown Halifax. Our kitchen team strives to use the best of what the Maritimes has to offer to create a delicious menu that incorporates not only amazing fresh seafood but also farm-fresh local produce, meats, and poultry.

As a Prep Cook, You Will

• Complete daily preparation of food
• Ensure food is prepped with high quality and in a timely fashion
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
• Organize work areas as well as storage areas
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chef, and the Head Chef
• Follow instructions as directed by the Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Clean kitchen and work area
• Follow all operations policies and procedures
• Work alongside the restaurant team to establish a safe and fun atmosphere

Who You Are

• Positive and outgoing personality
• Love for building strong relations with team members
• Flexibility - Our back-of-house staff will work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Must possess a desire for personal and professional development
• Ability to multitask and maintain high energy in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to have fun at work; when you have fun, our guests do too

What You Bring

• Cooking or prep experience is an asset
• A culinary diploma or degree is considered an asset

What We Offer

• Bi-weekly kitchen tip-out
• Competitive wage
• Discounts from local shops and MHG locations