Line Cook

Line Cook (NOC 63200)

Finbar’s Irish Pub – Bedford, Nova Scotia

Job location

1595 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B4A 3Y4

Job type

• Full‑time, permanent

• 35–45 hours per week

• Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Wage and benefits

• Wage: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

• Generous gratuity split

• Vacation pay and statutory holidays as per Nova Scotia labour standards

• Staff meal / discount and other in‑house benefits

Job description / main duties

Finbar’s is looking for a full‑time Line Cook to join our kitchen team in Halifax. The successful candidate will work as part of a small, busy team preparing high‑quality pub food and daily specials.

Main duties include:

• Preparing and cooking complete meals and individual dishes according to our recipes and standards

• Preparing ingredients and mise en place for service (washing, chopping, marinating, portioning, etc.)

• Ensuring consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation for all menu items

• Following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures at all times

• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, equipment, and utensils after each shift

• Assisting with inventory checks, rotation, and storage of food and supplies

• Minimizing food waste and contributing to cost control

• Working cooperatively with other kitchen and front‑of‑house staff during busy periods

• Training or helping guide junior kitchen helpers as required

Job requirements

• Experience: Minimum [1–2] years recent experience as a cook or line cook in a restaurant or similar commercial kitchen

• Language: Basic to intermediate English – able to understand orders, read tickets and safety instructions, and communicate with the team

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to [20–25] kg as needed

• Strong reliability, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain it shortly after hire)

How to apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover note explaining your cook experience to:

• Email: jobs@finbars.ca