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Head Cook

2 weeks ago

Halls Harbour, Canada Halls Harbour Restaurant & Gift Shop Full time

**Job Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Making sure the cook staff is properly stocking inventory for the following day.
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menu specifications.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of hygiene in the kitchen.
- Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels.
- Train new kitchen staff on food handling procedures, cooking techniques, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with management to develop seasonal menus and special offerings.
- Monitor food quality during preparation and presentation to ensure consistency.
- Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues as needed.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant or food service environment.
- Strong knowledge of food handling, preparation, and safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with staff and management.
- A passion for culinary arts and commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Join our fantastic team as a Head Cook where your culinary expertise will shine, helping us create memorable meals for our guests

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 48 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halls Harbour, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Must be a Canadian citizen. All applicants requiring a work permit will be immediately denied.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-04-15