Line Cook/Cook at Mystic with Freehand Hospitality
About Freehand Hospitality
Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.
About Mystic
Now open on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen’s Marque district, Mystic explores the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces. Here, Chef Malcolm Campbell, who developed a passion for haute cuisine and refined techniques in Michelin-starred settings, and his team are passionate about showcasing the region’s most exceptional fish, flora and fauna curating an authentic expression of time and place.
Exuding professional grace, expertise and warmth at every opportunity, our team will work together to forge an honest connection between the kitchen and the table. Taking an authentic and elevated approach to hospitality, Front of House staff intuitively adapt to the unique needs of each guest and ensure everybody leaves feeling that their experience was well worth the journey.
Job description:
We are looking for a Line Cook/Cook at Mystic who will work closely and collaborate with our amazing team and will be willing to push boundaries to keep Maurizio’s dining experience fresh and exciting.
What you will be doing as a Line Cook/Cook:
- Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager;
- Day to day food preparation of the restaurant according to standardized recipes and menu specifications;
- Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant;
- Adjusting cooking methods based on customer preferences or dietary restrictions;
- Plating dishes according to specifications;
- Maintain a prep list of station duties;
- Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness;
- Assist in food inventory and control;
- Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items;
- Performing assigned opening and closing duties;
- Checking inventory and making sure ingredients are available for daily use;
- Reporting low stock and helping with inventory management;
- Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines;
- Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines;
- Maintain a clean work area as required by provincial health standards;
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies before and during service;
- Collaborating with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations;
- Such other similar and related duties as required from time to time.
The person we are looking for has:
- Culinary diploma/degree is an asset;
- Passionate about food and has a minimum of 1-2 years of similar work experience;
- Highly organized with great attention to detail;
- Knowledge in areas of garde manger and fryer;
- Experience with high-end, Instagram able plating and be highly adaptable;
- Strength in modern cooking techniques;
- Experience with elevated and unique ingredients;
- Experience with food ordering and inventories;
- Professional cooking and knife handling skills;
- Ability to stand for long periods of time;
- Flexibility and available for different days and shifts;
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail;
- Food safe certification.
Why join us and what's in it for you?
- Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
- Integrated learning environment with room to grow
- Access to our gym and fitness facility
- 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
- Company RRSP contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligible for company referral bonus program
- Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
A member of The Armour Group Ltd, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!
Qualified applicants are invited to apply through the job link or submit their resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Please note that, while we thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
