Barrington Kitchen - 2nd Cook

Job summary

The 2nd Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standardized recipes and maintaining high-quality service standards. They will also oversee back-of-house operations, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen adheres to strict health and safety regulations.

Job details

Located in the heart of Downtown Halifax, The Barrington Hotel is an ideal destination for no‑hassle travelers seeking value, convenience, and a warm Maritime welcome. Whether guests are visiting for business or leisure, our central location, comfortable accommodations and friendly service come together to create an exceptional experience. Join our team and help us deliver genuine Halifax hospitality. If you are passionate about a career in hospitality and want to be part of a team that shares this commitment, The Barrington Hotel is currently seeking a 2nd Cook to join TEMPO Food+Drink. Our award‑winning TEMPO Food+Drink restaurant offers hearty, authentic Canadian comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and Instagram‑worthy specials in a lively and vibrant setting. Reporting to the Sous Chef, the 2nd Cook will be responsible for delivering consistent, high‑quality food offerings, leading the back‑of‑house team and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction through excellent service standards. What you will be doing as a 2nd Cook: Prepping food items for service; Preparing food according to standardized recipes and menu specifications; Maintaining a clean work area; Closing the kitchen at end of day; Opening the kitchen on occasion; Assist with inventory count as needed; Complete all mandatory food hygiene and safety training that must be kept up to date; Maintain a clean work area as required by provincial health standards; Such other similar or related duties may be required from time to time. The person we are looking for has: Passionate about food and has a minimum of 1-2 years of similar work experience Experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant; Highly organized with great attention to detail; Able to plan and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; Knowledgeable in culinary operations, is a team player, hard worker and detail oriented. Why join us and what's in it for you? Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits Employee Assistance Program RRSP Matching Commuter benefits: 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass Eligible for shift premiums based on hotel capacity Opportunity for internal career growth Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals A member of The Armour Group Ltd, The Barrington Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you! Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The 2nd Cook is responsible for preparing food according to standardized recipes and maintaining high-quality service standards. They will also oversee back-of-house operations, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen adheres to strict health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of relevant culinary experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Strong organizational skills, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to work effectively within a team are required.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP matching
• Commuter benefits
• Shift premiums

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Culinary operations
• Menu execution
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Kitchen hygiene
• Team leadership
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Organizational Skills
• Service Standards
• Health and Safety Regulatory Compliance
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Safety Training
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Kitchen Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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