Job Description

Job Description: Line Cooks

Position: Contract, Permanent, Full time with overtime as needed

Salary: $18.00/hrs. (min 30 hrs.’/week)

Language: Speak, Read, Write – English

Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience: 1-2 years of Kitchen experience, Line Cook experience preferred.

Darrell’s has openings for 3 Line Cook positions for the busy Canadian-style cuisine Restaurant located in downtown Halifax. The Cook position is responsible for delivering high-quality food, ensuring consistency in the daily preparation of recipes, and meeting Company standards.

Reporting to the Chef/Management, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.

Ensure accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks with a strong attention to detail.

Ensure full knowledge of all menu items, Company recipes, as well as Company procedures and policies pertaining to receiving, storage, sanitation, production, preparation and presentation of food.

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods according to Company standards.

Meet daily production needs, checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure quality standards are met. Chop/cut vegetables and prepare sauces as required.

Set up and stock the workstation with the required supplies for the shift. Maintain and clean-up work area and take care of leftover food using safe food handling techniques.

Prepare food items for guests with food allergies or intolerances.

Review inventory and stock and report shortages to the Chef in a timely manner.

Summary of Qualifications:

Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

Highly responsible & reliable

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends as required

To apply: Please email cover letter and current resume to [email protected]

Required languages: Speak, Read, Write – English

Education level: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent an asset

Required skills: • Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues • Ensure accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks with a strong attention to detail • Ensure full knowledge of all menu items, Company recipes, as well as Company procedures and policies pertaining to receiving, storage, sanitation, production, preparation and presentation of food. • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods according to Company standards • Meet daily production needs, checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure quality standards are met. Chop/cut vegetables and prepare sauces as required. • Set up and stock work station with the required supplies for the shift. Maintain and clean up work area and take care of leftover food using safe food handling techniques. • Prepare food items for guests with food allergies or intolerances. • Review inventory and stock and report shortages to Chef in a timely manner

Additional skills / Assets: Strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving abilities Highly responsible & reliable Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Ability to work cohesively as part of a team Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends as required

Closest intersection: Fenwick St. & Queen St.