Commis 1 (Kitchen)

3 months ago

Halifax, Canada Events East Group Full time

Halifax, NS Hospitality and Food Service Experienced Full-time - Permanent

**THE ORGANIZATION**:
At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

**THE POSITION**:
Reporting to the Department Chef, the Commis 1 (Kitchen) is a kitchen professional who has sufficient experience and knowledge to work partially unsupervised. The Commis 1 (Kitchen) should show competency with knife skills, most common cooking methods, and safe food handling. This position works in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands.

Due to the nature of the role being in an event-based industry, the scheduling for this position is expected to be variable shiftwork.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Follow and adhere to established health, safety, and food safety guidelines.
Observe, prepare, assist, and cook complete meals or individual dishes as a part of banquet meals and catered events.
Set up, attend to, and help service buffets and food stations.
Ensure correct and timely distribution of food and products according to the event reports.
Use a full range of kitchen equipment and tools.
Preparation and plating of both hot and cold items
Safely transport and store food, equipment, and tools by lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling food, product, and containers.
Support the Chef de Partie to maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Rotate all items in refrigerators.
Be punctual for work and being dressed in a full clean uniform.
Rotate into different areas of the kitchen to support business demand.

**THE PERKS AND BENEFITS**:
Uniforms and PPE provided as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
Discounts
Free counselling services
Resources available for personal life needs
Health Plan available upon completion of probationary period
Participation in a Capital Accumulation Plan as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
13 paid holidays or holiday pay as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
Paid bereavement leave
Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

**THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education and Experience**:
Graduation from a recognized culinary program or equivalent.
Interprovincial Red Seal (culinary) is considered a strong asset.
Proper knife skills including the proper use of knives, proper knife selection as well as knife sharpening.
At least 3 years of related experience in a fast-paced food environment (high volume experience considered an asset)

**Physical**:
Lift and carry 25kg.
Move items sometimes weighing in excess of 100kg on devices designed for such activities.
Stand, walk, lift and bend for long periods of time.
Work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels.
Move arms and hands in a repetitive motion(s) often in an extended position.
Due to the nature of the event business, the Commis 1 (Kitchen) must be able to work a flexible schedule including a varied combinations of mornings, days, evenings, nights and weekends.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Events East

We manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic. Created as part of a government partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality, we work in collaboration with them to manage our business in a responsible and transparent manner.

We were established in 2014 through legislation to operate, maintain and manage the activities of the Halifax Convention Centre in a manner that will promote and develop economic development, tourism and industry in the Province generally, and the Municipality.

Effective April 1, 2017, our mandate expanded to include the continued management and operations of Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic, formerly under Trade Centre

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