Job Description

We\'re currently looking for dedicated culinary team members to join our beautiful restaurant here on the Bedford Highway. To ensure that we keep up with our high standards when it comes to the guests experience, we\'ll be looking for a minimum 2 years restaurant experience with-in the Caribbean/west Indies cuisine. Our menu will consist of most items being native to The Bahamas and our neighbouring Caribbean Islands. We\'re located at 771 Bedford Highway Unit 5, formally the (Formally The Esquire Motel). What We Are Looking For:

• Excellent communication, social and organizational skills
• Energetic and self-confident with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Follows standards and procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual!
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Always Creative with new menu features
• Great Knives skills
• Food Safety certified - following provincial mandate

Job Duties: The successful candidate is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry and/or stations or other areas of the kitchen. Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines. Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner. Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant. Restocks all items as needed throughout your shift. Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills. Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment on station. Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, fridges/frezzers, and all storage areas. Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or supervisors at any time. Prepare dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerance. Ensure quality and safety of food by performing standard and any additional sanitary measures including sweeping of the floors, cleaning all surfaces, as well as proper covering and storage of food items according to standards and procedures. Requirements: Professional diploma or food services management preferred. Minimum 2 year of cooking experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required. Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required. Have legal permission to work in Canada (e.g. open work permit). Effective communication skills. Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment. Highly effective teamwork skills. Attention to detail in all areas of work. Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Qualifications:

• 2+ years minimum line cook experience
• Valid WHMIS, Food Safe Advanced Certification, First Aid Certification considered an asset
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently, supervised and unsupervised!
• Must be flexible with scheduling

Baking experience is an asset but not necessary as plenty of on the job training will be provided. Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• Relaxed Caribbean atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Growth opportunities

Hours are great - not too early and no late nights We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue with the interview process. Job Type: Part-time Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2023-11-13