- Pay
- $17 to $19 an hour
- 30 to 35 hours per week
- Job type
- Full time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- Apply by
- October 29, 2026
- 20 days left
- Experience
- 3 years or more
- Openings
- 1 position
- Education
- College or CEGEP diploma
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About the job
Now hiring: Cook at The Mercantile Social in Halifax, NS. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Flexible availability required for: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend.
Employer Name: The Mercantile Social
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $17.00 to $19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
NOC code: 63200
Location: Halifax, NS, B3J 0G9
Location: Halifax, NS, B3J 0G9
Job Description
- The candidate must prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food items.
- The candidate must prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- The candidate must train staff in the preparation, cooking, and handling of food.
- The candidate must maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
- The candidate must clean kitchen and work areas.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must be fluent in English.
- The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
- Relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
- The candidate should be client-focused.
- The candidate must be dependable.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must show initiative.
- The candidate must have good judgement skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate must be reliable.
- The candidate must be a good team player.
- The candidate must have strong time management skills.
Work Setting
- The candidate should work in restaurants that are generally fast-paced and require the utmost efficiency.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
Security and Safety
- The candidate must be bondable.
- The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
- The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
- The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
How to apply
Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
What you must include in your application:- Cover letter
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Skills
- Cook Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
Benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
Interested in this job?
Apply by October 29, 2026.
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