Line Cook/Baker Assistant

Hiring: Line Cook / Bakery Helper

We are hiring at Chicory Blue General Store.

We are looking for a Line cook / Bakery helper, preferably with experience in preparing in-house items and fresh meals to-go.

This is a full time-position. Salary will be based on experience and will include shared tips. You can expect an upbeat and supportive work environment. We are looking for someone who works well in a team, has a great work ethic, enjoys a fast-paced environment, appreciates healthy local food, and doesn’t mind taking on a wide range of tasks.

Duties will include the preparation of daily soups, preparation of the ingredients for wraps and sandwiches and to-go items, preparation of fresh salads using a range of local seasonal produce and the occasional preparation of catering items or specialty items as required. As well, the Line Cook / Bakery helper will prepare and serve our limited-menu weekend brunch.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for morning set-up and end of day clean-up and breakdown of the kitchen and dining area, as well as maintaining an inventory of goods produced and items needed to keep the kitchen running efficiently.

Occasional Friday evening dinner events are also planned throughout the spring and summer months. The Line Cook / Bakery Helper will prepare and serve all menu items, using fresh ingredients from our own extensive gardens.

This position will include training time with our Head Cook with a focus on basic kitchen skills, safe food handling, use and upkeep of a commercial stove, oven, and food processors.

In-house Instruction will be available on preparation of the fermented and pickled foods that we use regularly in our menu. Prepping, freezing, dehydrating and canning of fresh produce for future kitchen use will also be undertaken in season.

In the bakery, the successful applicant will learn to prep cookie, scone and muffin doughs, as well flatbreads, sourdough and focaccia doughs. The Head Baker will provide instruction on use of the commercial oven and mixer, along with other basic baking skills. The successful applicant will also learn how to package, weigh, and label all baked goods prepared for front-of-house sales and will assist in monitoring the ongoing bakery needs of the general store so that there are no deficiencies.

Chicory Blue will cover the cost of obtaining NS Food Safe certification, if the successful candidate does not already have it.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.50-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

• Retention bonus
• Tips

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-18