Seafood Restaurant jobs in Halifax, NS

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Grill & Sauté Cook with at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience to join our dynamic culinary team. This position is a part-time with potential for full time in the future. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, is passionate about food, and consistently delivers quality dishes according to our menu specifications. This role requires strong multitasking skills, adherence to health and safety standards, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workstation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute all grill and sauté station preparations and dishes with accuracy and efficiency.
• Follow all menu specifications, recipes, and plating guidelines precisely.
• Cook proteins to exact temperatures and ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain proper station setup, including prep, stock rotation, and mise en place.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are upheld at all times, including proper food handling, storage, and labeling.
• Clean and sanitize the grill and sauté stations before, during, and after each shift.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and communicate effectively with front-of-house when needed.
• Monitor and report low inventory or equipment issues to management.
• Stay calm and organized under pressure while meeting ticket times during busy service hours.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a professional restaurant kitchen, ideally in a steakhouse or high-volume grill setting.
• Solid understanding of grill temperatures, meat cuts, and cooking techniques for beef, poultry, and seafood.
• Proven ability to execute sauté station items, including pan sauces, vegetables, and starches.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations and proper kitchen sanitation procedures (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Ability to follow recipes and plating standards with high attention to detail.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods).
• Team-oriented, dependable, and committed to high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Growth opportunities within a respected steakhouse brand
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• A professional, supportive team environment

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have applicable paperwork to work in Canada?

Experience:

• Cooking: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person