We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

1st Cook Full Time - Red Seal Preferred

Location: Standfield Airport (YHZ) - 11 Red Wing Drive Goffs, NS

We are now hiring for 1st Cook to work in our flight kitchen located at the Stanfield Airport.

This position is represented by a labor Union and is covered by one or more collective bargaining agreement - UNIONIZED

A 1st Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes, and for observing and enforcing strict requirements with regard to food safety. The job includes sautéing, poaching, baking, grilling and sauce preparation, as well as working with broilers, fryers, grills, ovens and stove-top cooking.

• At least 3 years experience cooking in a high-volume catering environment
• Experience cooking international fare preferred
• Read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English
• Red Seal or equivalent is preferred
• Good Communication skills in English

• Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
• Work overtime when required
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check
• Handle fish, beef, pork, poultry and other food products
• Follow written food specifications and menu guidelines in English
• Handle knives and kitchen tools properly
• Complete production and HACCP documentation as required
• Communicate with Supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to direct other kitchen employees effectively
• Work as a member of a team

• Culinary degree or cooking certification
• Red Seal is preferred

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through pre-employment criminal background check.