Cook: Deli and Sandwich Station Full Time NEW

Employer: The Italian Market
Work location: 6061 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 2A3 (on site)
Wage: $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Schedule: Day, evening and Saturday shifts; weekend availability required
Vacancies: 2
Language of work: English
Employment term: Permanent, full-time

About The Italian Market
The Italian Market is Halifax’s original destination for all things Italian. For over 35 years, our family-owned business has offered specialty groceries, deli meats and cheeses, bakery products, caffè service, takeout and eat-in dining to our North End community.

The Position
We are seeking an experienced Cook for our high-volume deli and sandwich station. The Cook prepares and cooks made-to-order and ready-to-eat foods, including hot and cold sandwiches, entrees, sides, salads and plated desserts. The position combines hands-on cooking, daily food preparation, deli service and careful attention to food safety, portioning and presentation.

Main Duties
• Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes, including hot sandwiches, entrees, soups, sauces, sides and other deli foods, according to standardized recipes.
• Prepare and assemble sandwiches and other menu items to order, for grab-and-go service and for larger customer orders.
• Set up the sandwich and hot-food stations before opening and maintain adequate, fresh stock throughout meal-service periods.
• Operate grills, ovens, stovetops, slicers, MerryChef rapid-cook equipment and other commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Slice, weigh and package deli meats and cheeses for customers while following portion and presentation standards.
• Portion, heat and finish prepared entrees and sides in accordance with recipes and food-safety requirements.
• Prepare and package fresh salads, sides and other deli products for displays and customer orders.
• Plate and garnish desserts and maintain the dessert refrigerator with fresh, properly labelled stock.
• Complete daily preparation work, including washing, chopping, measuring, portioning, labelling and rotating ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor food quality, cooking temperatures, freshness and presentation; report shortages or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, counters, coolers, utensils and kitchen equipment, including end-of-shift cleaning duties.
• Provide courteous customer service, respond to special-order questions and work cooperatively with deli, kitchen and front-of-house team members.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, occupational health and safety, and workplace policies at all times.

Qualifications
• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience preparing food in a high-volume commercial kitchen, deli, restaurant or similar setting.
• Experience preparing both hot and cold foods and using commercial kitchen equipment.
• Basic knife skills and sound knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation and temperature control.
• Food Handler Certificate is an asset and must be obtained if required by the employer.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portioning instructions accurately.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities during busy service periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with customers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift up to 11.5 kg (25 lb).

How to Apply
Please send resume to:
[email protected]
Or register with the Job Bank and direct apply:
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Workplace
The Italian Market welcomes applications from qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents, as well as other candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We encourage applications from youth, Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities and other members of underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will be considered based on the requirements of the position.