Grill Cook

**Working Title**:Grill Cook
**Employment Status**: Full-Time
**Starting Hourly Rate**: $16.50 per hour
**Address**:166 Bedford Hwy Halifax NS B3M 2J6
**New Hire Schedule**:M,W 7:30am-7:15pm, Tues, Th 7:30am-3:30pm

**Start Date**: August 21, 2025
**Important Information**: Previous food prep and cash handling experience is an asset. Paid training provided. Discounted meals during work shifts available. Eligible for benefits after 6 months.

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

**Why work with Chartwells?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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**Job Summary**:
Considered a Line Cook responsible for running the grill operations. Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with current applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
- Prepare item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
- Use established ticket-collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
- Comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

**Qualifications**:
Think you have what it takes to be one of our **Grill** **Cooks**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

- Two years working experience as a grill cook or in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.