Cook

Job Description

Job Description

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.
  
  

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.

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.