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.
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.
