Job Description

Are the late restaurant nights and hot kitchens getting to be tiresome and unfulfilling? Perhaps it's time for a fresh change. Bird's Nest Cafe is a busy 40-seat restaurant in the heart of downtown Halifax that serves fresh and fast breakfasts, lunches, and amazing coffee.

Shifts run Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Position description:

We're hiring a well-versed cook who can assemble prep and prepare dishes from our cafe and catering menus, and has a strong sense of organization and time management. If you have the spark of creativity and a sense of leadership, there is room for high growth in this position.

Responsibilities include:

- Prepping and executing various dishes before and during breakfast and lunch service.

- Greeting and interacting pleasantly with customers, as our service kitchen is open.

- Keep your work station pristinely clean and restocked.

- Prepping menu items for service and catering.

- Preparing your own prep list in addition to tasks assigned to you by your co-workers.

Requirements:

You must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working on a professional restaurant line. We value good work experience over a culinary degree, and a positive attitude and willingness to learn above all else. Knowledge of both classical cooking techniques and baking is a must. You must be detail-oriented and keep a clean station. Your work will be both as part of a team, and entirely independent, so you must excel at both. A valid food safety certificate is a plus, but if you don't have a current one, we can help arrange for proper certification.

Availability requirements:

You must be available to work daytime shifts from Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Pay:

Pay is competitive and the tips are great. Pay is bi-weekly and tips are given out weekly, distributed evenly among everyone based on hours worked.

To apply:

Email us with your resume and a description of why you think you will be a great addition to our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Application question(s):

Are you available Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6pm? (You will not be scheduled longer than 8 hours) Are you available on Saturdays from 7:30am to 3pm? (may occasionally be required)
Experience:

professional cooking: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person