Freehand - Cooks

Job summary

The cook will perform daily food preparation, follow recipes and presentation standards, and maintain station cleanliness. They will also assist with inventory management, food ordering, and receiving deliveries while adhering to safety and hygiene guidelines.

Job details

Cook at Freehand Hospitality Restaurants About Freehand Hospitality Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax. Job description: We are looking for Cooks at Maurizio's, Salt + Ash, Peacock, Drift and Mystic who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep the dining experience fresh and exciting. What you will be doing as a Cook: Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager; Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standards; Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant; Maintain a prep list of station duties; Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness; Assist in food inventory and control; Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items; Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines; Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines; Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies before and during service; Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. The person we are looking for has: Culinary diploma/degree is an asset; 2-3 years cooking experience in a fast-paced, high performing restaurant; Experience with high-end, Instagram able plating and be highly adaptable; Strength in modern cooking techniques; Experience with elevated and unique ingredients; Experience with food ordering and inventories; Professional cooking and knife handling skills; Ability to stand for long periods of time; Food safe certification. Why join us and what's in it for you? Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits Integrated learning environment with room to grow Access to our gym and fitness facility 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass Company RRSP contributions Employee Assistance Program Eligible for company referral bonus program Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality 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 cook will perform daily food preparation, follow recipes and presentation standards, and maintain station cleanliness. They will also assist with inventory management, food ordering, and receiving deliveries while adhering to safety and hygiene guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant and possess strong knife skills and knowledge of modern cooking techniques. A culinary diploma or degree is considered an asset, and a Food Safe certification is required.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Gym and fitness facility access • Transit pass reimbursement • RRSP contributions • Employee assistance program • Referral bonus program

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Knife handling
• Plating
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Recipe adherence
• Portion control
• WHMIS
• MSDS
• Modern cooking techniques
• Food ordering
• Cooking
• Creativity
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Hospitality
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

Job areas

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