First Cook - $19.65

gategroup • Halifax, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are now hiring for 1st Cook to work in our flight kitchen located at the Stanfield Airport. This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement - UNIONIZED. A 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes, and for observing and enforcing strict requirements with regard to food safety. The job includes sautéing, poaching, baking, grilling and sauce preparation, as well as working with broilers, fryers, grills, ovens and stove-top cooking.

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience cooking in a high-volume catering environment
• Experience cooking international fare preferred
• Read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English
• Good Communication skills in English
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must hold valid Permanent Residence status or be a Canadian Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Red Seal or equivalent is preferred
• Culinary degree or cooking certification
• Red Seal is preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes
• Observing and enforcing strict requirements with regard to food safety
• Sautéing, poaching, baking, grilling and sauce preparation
• Working with broilers, fryers, grills, ovens and stove-top cooking
• Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check
• Handle fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products
• Follow written food specifications and menu guidelines in English
• Handle knives and kitchen tools properly
• Complete production and HACCP documentation as required
• Communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to direct other kitchen employees effectively
• Work as a member of a team

Benefits

• Unionized position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees