Cook

Company: Lunenburg Hospitality Limited o/a The Old Fish Factory Restaurant

Business information: Housed in the building of a former fish processing plant, The Old Fish Factory Restaurant and Ice House Bar envelops its guests in a truly Maritime atmosphere. Located on Lunenburg’s historic waterfront inside The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Business Address: 68 Bluenose Drive, Box 609 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0

Work Location: Same as above, as well as other clients' locations around Lunenburg to attend catering events

Type of Employment: Full-time – Seasonal (5 months)

Estimated Start Date: June 1st, 2026

Job Description:

Co-ordinate special events

Determine the size of food portions and costs

Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization

Requisition food and kitchen supplies

Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances

Inspect kitchens and food service areas

Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Order supplies and equipment

Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Clean kitchen and work areas

Organize buffets and banquets

Occasionally attend catering events outside the restaurant

Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not possess the required experience, completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks, or completion of a college or other program in cooking or food safety, or several years of commercial cooking experience will be required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Work under pressure.

Personal Suitability: Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Time management.

Work site environment: Noisy

Work setting: Restaurant

Weight handling: 50 lbs.

Language: English is required

Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly. 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

Tips, learning/training paid by the employer, accommodation available at a discounted rate, uniforms and meals are provided. Travel expenses will be covered by the employer if the worker needs to relocate.

Important Information:

Flexibility in schedule is required. Different shifts between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM are scheduled seven days a week, with two days off on a rotational basis. The most common shifts are in the morning from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. However, hours may vary depending on the restaurant’s needs. Work on weekends and holidays is required, and overtime may be necessary.

Apply by e-mail to: adamsgbower@gmail.com

cc: oldfishfactory@canadaemail.ca

Apply by mail to: 68 Bluenose Drive, Box 609 Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, B0J 2C0

****Please apply with the subject: Cook position

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