Cook

Job summary

Prepare ingredients and cook, plate, and present menu items for restaurant service, private events, and catering according to recipes and service standards. Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff, monitor supplies, maintain food safety and sanitation, and adapt preparation to operational needs.

Job details

Employment - Cook Cook Flavor Cape Breton Weekdays Weekends Evenings Shift Holidays Description About the Company Flavor Cape Breton was established in 2008 and has grown to serving Cape Breton with four restaurant locations and catering operations. With our extensive experience, Flavor aims to always exceed customer expectations as well as take all the work and stress out of any style of event. We are the best off-site catering team in Nova Scotia. We personalize, we customize, and we make adjustments without any issue. Our goal is to make guests lifelong customers. Restaurants: Open for dine-in, take-out, and private event rentals, Flavor fulfills customers’ fine dining needs. Flavor on the Water and Flavor 19 operate year-round. Flavor 828 at the Marina operates from May to October annually, and Flavor Top Shelf operates October to May. Catering: Flavor has established itself as the premiere catering company on the East Coast of Canada. We specialize in providing gourmet cuisine, at a fair price and with exceptional service. Join the Flavor Cape Breton team today to be part of a passionate, talented team who are proud to be serving Cape Breton! About The Position Flavor Cape Breton is seeking three full-time, permanent Cooks to prepare and cook food for restaurant and catering operations. Successful candidates may work at one or more of the employer's locations in Sydney, Ben Eoin or Glace Bay, depending on operational requirements. Main Duties The Successful Candidate Will Perform The Following Job Duties Prepare ingredients and organize food items needed for daily restaurant and catering service Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, presentation standards and service requirements Coordinate food preparation with other kitchen team members to ensure orders are completed efficiently and consistently Prepare food for restaurant service, private events and catering functions as required Monitor food supplies during preparation and notify the kitchen manager or chef when ingredients or supplies need to be replenished Follow established procedures for food storage, handling, temperature control and kitchen sanitation Keep food preparation areas, equipment and workstations clean and organized throughout the shift Assist with preparation and execution of daily or event-specific menu items and specials Assist the chef or kitchen manager with portioning and other preparation tasks as required Provide direction to kitchen helpers or other staff when assigned Communicate with front-of-house staff, management and other kitchen staff regarding orders, timing, menu items and service requirements Adapt food preparation and service to the operational needs of the restaurant or catering event Employment Requirements Education: Completion of secondary (high) school; Education in a culinary or hospitality management program required or several years of commercial cooking experience Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in restaurant, hotel, commercial food preparation, or catering setting (cooking, plating, team coordination) preferred Language: Applicants must have sufficient English language ability to understand recipes, food safety procedures, workplace instructions and communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff Certification: Safe Food Handling Certification an asset (must be willing to obtain Safe Food Handling Certification if not obtained) Skills And Qualifications Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment Ability to work under pressure and meet service deadlines Strong communication and comprehension skills Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time Ability to work long hours in hot conditions Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work at one or multiple locations as required (location(s) determined at time of hiring) Terms of Employment Wage: $17.00-19.00 per hour Hours: 30-40 hours per week Schedule: May include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to restaurant and catering operations Start Date: As soon as possible Employment duration: Permanent Vacation: Vacation 4% Overtime: Overtime may be required/available during peak periods Work location: May be at any of the following locations (work location determined at time of hiring): Flavor on the Water, 60 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 1A1 Flavor 19, 1225 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1M 1A2 Flavor 828 at the Marina, Ben Eoin Marina, 4950 Rt 4, Ben Eoin, Nova Scotia B1J 2E2 (Operates May-October) Top Shelf, Bay Plex Centre, 151 Lower N Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia B1A 6B4 (Operates October-May) How To Apply Applicants may submit resume and cover letter directly to this job posting through the platform’s apply function. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. How To Apply Flavor Cape Breton will be accepting applications for this position via the Cape Breton Job Board. Applicants will need to first create a complete account before applying directly through this page. Willing to hire International Applicants This employment opportunity is open for qualified and eligible opportunity seekers domestically and internationally. Applications will be considered regardless of working status in Canada. Location Information Community Sydney County Cape Breton Regional Municipality Province Nova Scotia Country Canada Opportunity Information Employer Flavor Cape Breton NOC Code Cooks (63200) Experience Required Yes Available Openings 3 Pay Type Hourly Pay Period Hourly Remuneration Per Pay Period $17.00/hour (to be negotiated) Estimated Weekly Hours 30.00 Start Date — End Date — Language English Language Proficiency Level Posted on September 24th 2026 Expires January 31st 2027 Share this opportunity

What you’ll do

Prepare ingredients and cook, plate, and present menu items for restaurant service, private events, and catering according to recipes and service standards. Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff, monitor supplies, maintain food safety and sanitation, and adapt preparation to operational needs.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed secondary school and have culinary or hospitality management education, or several years of commercial cooking experience; 1–3 years of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates need sufficient English, must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen and meet physical demands, and must be willing to obtain Safe Food Handling Certification if they do not already have it.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• working under pressure. · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Recipe Execution
• Food Presentation
• Kitchen Coordination
• Catering
• Food Safety
• Food Storage and Handling
• Temperature Control
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Inventory Monitoring
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Time Management
• Working Under Pressure
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality

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