Cook

3 days ago

Lunenburg NS, Lunenburg County, NS; Nova Scotia, Canada eClassify Full-time

Company: Lunenburg Hospitality Limited o/a The Old Fish Factory Restaurant

Business information: Housed in the building of a former fish processing plant, The Old Fish Factory Restaurant and Ice House Bar envelops its guests in a truly Maritime atmosphere. Located on Lunenburg's historic waterfront inside The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Business Address: 68 Bluenose Drive, Box 609 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0

Work Location: Same as above, as well as other clients' locations around Lunenburg to attend catering events

Type of Employment: Full-time – Seasonal (5 months)

Estimated Start Date: June 1st, 2026

Job Description:

  • Co-ordinate special events
  • Determine the size of food portions and costs
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • 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
  • Order supplies and equipment
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
  • Clean kitchen and work areas
  • Organize buffets and banquets
  • Occasionally attend catering events outside the restaurant

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not possess the required experience, completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks, or completion of a college or other program in cooking or food safety, or several years of commercial cooking experience will be required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure.

Personal Suitability: Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Time management.

Work setting: Restaurant

Language: English is required

Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly. 40 hours per week.

Tips, learning/training paid by the employer, accommodation available at a discounted rate, uniforms and meals are provided. Travel expenses will be covered by the employer if the worker needs to relocate.

Flexibility in schedule is required. Different shifts between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM are scheduled seven days a week, with two days off on a rotational basis. The most common shifts are in the morning from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. However, hours may vary depending on the restaurant's needs. Work on weekends and holidays is required, and overtime may be necessary.