Oxen International Ltd

New Minas, NS

Oxen International Ltd

New Minas, NS

assistant cook

New Minas, NS (view on map)

Posted 10 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 48 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Supermarket/grocery store

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Portion and wrap foods
• Package take-out food
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Place dishes in storage area

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Cuisine specialties

• Sushi preparation techniques
• Dim Sum
• Japanese cuisine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available