2nd Cook

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada HOTEL HALIFAX Full time

Ideally situated in the heart of downtown, Hotel Halifax is recruiting for 2nd Cooks.

The 2nd Cook assists the cooks and the chefs with the daily execution of food production for our restaurant and Banquet facilities.

We are looking for someone who has good availability as the shifts do vary according to the needs of our hotel. It will offer 30 - 40 hours each week and it does involve working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

**The primary areas of focus for this position are**:

- Assist in creating visual food displays.
- Prepare food by following written recipes and verbal instructions from the chef.
- Prepare dishes by following the methods of preparation and observe quality of product by viewing color, taste, texture, portion size and appearance.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by implementing all sanitation codes and appropriate food handling procedures.
- Set up and clean up a station for the appropriate meal period.
- Adhere to all standards set forth by the chef and management team.
- Embrace all Hotel Standards and our Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Help create a positive work environment through teamwork and cooperation with peers and leaders.
- Actively participate in monthly departmental communication meetings.
- Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by reporting all safety hazards, following WHMIS and Fire Safety training, and working in a safe manner.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and displaying respect and courtesy to all employees.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef.

**Preferred Education & Qualifications**:

- Culinary degree preferred.
- Culinary experience in high quality food production facility (i.e. hotel) would be an asset.
- Serve safe certified; apprenticeship program highly preferred
- Ability to work without supervision and to execute small buffet or plated functions
- Ability to work quickly and execute line orders within allotted timeframe

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $17.20-$18.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- What days and shifts are you available to work every week?

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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