licensed cook

Title posted on indeed.com - Cook

Posted on April 08, 2026 by Employer details Acadia First Nation--

Job details

Wasoqopa?q First Nation (formerly Acadia First Nation) is governed as a custom band under the provisions of the Indian Act with established bylaws, policies and procedures. The First Nation's electoral system constitutes an election once every five (5) years with positions for one Chief and eight (8) councillors. Chief and Council elect, are the governing body responsible for making decisions for the overall health and well-being of communities, Elders, youth and families. Wasoqopa?q First Nation is unique in its geographical composition, spread throughout the Southwestern regions of Nova Scotia spanning five counties from Yarmouth to Halifax, encompassing six (6) reserves - Yarmouth, Ponhook, Medway, Wildcat, Gold River, and Hammonds Plains, in both rural and urban settings. To support administration and business operations, Wasoqopa?q First Nation, with supporting staff, provides programs and services within two (2) Health Centres, a Youth Centre, two (2) Community Centres, six (6) administration offices, and six (6) business establishments, including economic development, education, employment, fishing, forestry, health, housing & maintenance, human resources, and social. Wasoqopa?q First Nation owns and operates the Winner?s One Stop Restaurant located in Yarmouth, NS. The restaurant is an upscale licensed sit-down restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a take-out menu, with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options, also servicing the Tru Hilton Hotel with room service and catering. *Position Overview and Objective* WFN is currently recruiting for a part-time cook that is responsible for working as part of a team, in a fast-paced work environment to prepare quality food in accordance with the menu, to customers, with strict adherence to all health and safety regulations. *Essential Functions and Duties* · Follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for the preparation and service of all menu items, specials and related products · Establishes daily cook stations (hot and or cold side) and stocks them with the necessary supplies to prepare menu for service · Prepares a variety of foods, grilling, frying, chopping, sautéing, broiling meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces and cold food items to standardized recipes · Takes inventory counts before and after shifts, completing daily and weekly food inventory or storage sheets · Estimates expected food consumption, based on demand and inventory counts to determine the requisition of supplies; may place orders for inventory · Maintains the work area throughout the shift, keeping preparation and service areas clean and sanitized in observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices · Adhere to all cost control guidelines that have been established, monitoring stock and utilizing products prior to expiration date to minimize waste · Ensures the highest standards to ensure consistency in food quality and speed of quality service · Establishes and maintains well stocked inventory of Your Winner?s World C-Store, preparing and packaging products for sale · Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions. troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, calling for repairs · Maintains daily temperature logs, checking freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment (and record in log) to ensure proper functioning · Creates signage for daily specials and or special occasions and events · Prepares orders for catering services · Adhere to all Wasoqopa?q First Nation (WFN) Policies, Procedures and Restaurant procedures · Working in a team environment, there may be other duties, training and activities related to the position, as required *Qualifications* · Culinary arts diploma and or culinary skills certification from a recognized educational institution · Previous work experience in hospitality and or catering sector · Food Hygiene or Food Handlers Certification · WHMIS Certification is an asset ·