Sapori - Cook

The Lower Deck; Halifax; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Gym access

Transit pass reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Collaborative team

Job summary

Sapori is seeking a Cook to join our team in Halifax. You will work closely with our team to deliver authentic Italian dining experiences, crafting dishes with quality ingredients, and maintaining high standards of plating and presentation.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a fast-paced restaurant, strong knife skills, and a focus on modern cooking techniques. Food safety certification and the ability to stand long hours are required.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• 2–3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant.
• Experience with high-end, Instagram-worthy 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.

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 specifications 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.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

High-end plating

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

Job description

Cook at Sapori with Freehand Hospitality

About Sapori

Inspired by Italian culinary traditions, Sapori brings homemade Italian favourites to the heart of Queen's Marque. From handcrafted pasta and fresh pizza to sandwiches, salads, and daily features, everything is prepared with quality ingredients and made to be enjoyed your way. Whether you are grabbing lunch, taking dinner home, or enjoying a seat by the water, Sapori makes everyday Italian easy.

Job description

We are looking for a Cook at Sapori who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Sapori’s Italian dining experience authentic, 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!