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CookEquation Staffing Solutions • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Equation Staffing Solutions • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$20.00 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description
This temporary cook position at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax involves both large-scale event food preparation and restaurant-style cooking. It’s a fast-paced role ideal for dependable individuals with cooking experience who can work efficiently in a busy environment.

Job Title: Temporary Cook
Location: Halifax, NS
Shifts Available: Morning | Afternoon | Evening
Wage: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare ingredients and cook food for large events and catering orders.
  • Perform restaurant-style cooking tasks such as grilling, sautéing, and frying.
  • Follow recipes, portion controls, and food safety guidelines.
  • Assist with plating, food presentation, and maintaining clean workstation.
  • Support inventory management and proper food storage.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
  • Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Requirements:
  • Previous experience in restaurant cooking, catering, or large-scale food prep preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods and handle lifting requirements.
  • Flexible availability including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Wage & Benefits:
  • $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience.
  • Flexible shift options.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced event venue.
  • Supportive team culture with potential for skill development and growth.

Why Join Us?
  • Competitive wages with weekly pay.
  • Opportunity to work in a premier Halifax event center.
  • Chance to develop skills in both event catering and restaurant cooking.
  • Supportive and safety-focused work environment.

Please check out our website at www.eqstaffingsolutions.com to view all our job postings.
About Equation Staffing Solutions:Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary-based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in placing candidates in temporary, contract, and permanent roles. We serve a variety of industries including oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, healthcare, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and all levels of government. The job families we support include general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management, and information management.



    About Equation Staffing Solutions:

    Equation Staffing Solutions is a successful, award-winning Calgary based staffing and recruitment agency specializing in the placement of candidates on a temporary, contract or permanent basis. The industries we serve include oil and gas, warehousing & transportation, finance & accounting, banking, health care, educational institutions, engineering & technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and all levels of government. The job families we place people in comprise of general office & admin support, human resources, customer support, warehousing, trades, machine operators, production, accounting, records management, business management & information management.

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