Line Cook/Prep Cook

We are looking for an experienced Cook (1st, 2nd, 3rd) to join our team at Hampton Inn &
Homewood Suites Halifax.Cooks (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are responsible for leading the Kitchen Team to ensure a high level of productivity and customer satisfaction.Shifts for this role include early mornings, day, evening, weekends and holiday hours as required.Duties &
Responsibilities:
- Ability to prepare all variety of menu items inclusive of (but not limited to) soups, stocks, sauces, meat, poultry, game, fish and shellfish, pasta, grains, baked goods and desserts and other food items. Prepare and oversee production for all daily food requirements. Food ordering and costing
- Meet and exceed customer and team member expectations in providing superior service through leading by example
- Inventory counts and practices
- Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and Managers
- Ensure prep work complete for daily requirements and all special functions (Conference Center, Banquets and breakfast rooms)
- Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness and inventory rotation and maintenance of equipment
- Actively participate in washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, serving equipment and utilizing dishwashing machinery. Keep Manager(s) promptly and fully informed of all concerns and proactively offer solutions
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
- Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate
- Consistently practice guest and associate privacy and security
- Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment byreporting all safety hazards, following WHMIS and Fire safety training, and working in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned by supervisorEducation &
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Interprovincial Culinary Red Seal or equivalent
- Min. 2 years in a Cook or Chef de Partie role
- Previous supervisory/lead experience in a busy kitchen environment
- Previous banquet experience
- Safe Food handling training an asset
- WHMIS certification an assetWorking Conditions:
- Early morning shifts, days, weekends and holidays as required
- Role requires standing, moving, bending
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
KitchenPart-time hours:
20-40 per weekJob Types:
Part-time, PermanentSalary:
$14.80-$15.00 per hourAdditional pay:
Overtime payTipsBenefits:
Dental careExtended health careVision careSchedule:
Day shiftHolidaysNight shiftOvertimeWeekendsCOVID-19 considerations:
We provide all the Covid 19 related PPE.Ability to commute/relocate:
Halifax, NS (required)Experience:
Culinary:
1 year (required)cooking:
1 year (required)Licence/Certification:
Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)Work remotely:
No