JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 9, 2026
Cook
The Mercantile Social
Halifax (NS)
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- Location
- Halifax (NS)
- Salary
- $17.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Restaurant
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- Clean kitchen and work areas
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Cook Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits