• Job Title

  Cook

  Location

  23 Inglis Place, Truro, NS| Nova Scotia

• Job ID

  9787

  Views

  39

  Date Posted

  03-06-2026

  Expiry Date

  30-11-2026

• Type Of Job

  Full Time

  Salary

  CAD $23 per hour

  Min. Experience

  1 year to less than 2 years

  Min. Education

  Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Employer Name

  Ho Ho Wok Restaurant

  How To Apply

Job Details

Location: 23 Inglis Place, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 4B5

Job Duties
-Prepare and cook a wide variety of Chinese dishes
-Prepare ingredients daily by washing, cutting, slicing, marinating, seasoning, and portioning meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and sauces according to restaurant recipes and standards
-Operate kitchen equipment such as woks, deep fryers, steamers, ovens, grills, and soup stations to ensure efficient food preparation during lunch and dinner service
-Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, appearance, and quality of dishes according to restaurant standards and customer expectations
-Inspect food ingredients for freshness and quality, and report shortages, spoilage, or supply issues to the restaurant manager
-Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, including proper food storage, temperature control, labeling, and prevention of cross-contamination
-Clean and sanitize kitchen workstations, preparation tables, cooking utensils, equipment, and food storage areas to maintain a safe and organized kitchen environment
-Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels of meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, spices, and dry goods, and informing management of replenishment needs
-Work closely with kitchen helpers, prep staff, servers, and management to ensure smooth business operations and timely service during busy meal periods
-Assist in training junior kitchen staff and kitchen helpers on food preparation procedures, portion control, and safe kitchen practices

Job Requirements
-Completion of secondary school is usually required
-Minimum one year of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant or Chinese cuisine kitchen is required
-Experience preparing Chinese cuisine, including stir-fry dishes, noodles, fried rice, soups, seafood, and meat is strongly preferred
-Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment such as woks, deep fryers, steamers, grills, ovens, and food preparation equipment safely and efficiently
-Good knowledge of food safety, sanitation, hygiene standards, and kitchen health regulations
-Strong time management skills and the ability to prepare large quantities of food while maintaining consistency and quality
-Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy food supplies and kitchen materials
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with kitchen staff, servers, and management
- Attention to detail in food preparation, portion control, presentation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
-Reliability, punctuality, and flexibility with rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
-Basic English communication skills for workplace safety and team coordination.

Work hours: 35 to 40 hours a week
Wage: $23.00 per hour
Benefits: 5 days paid personal days / sick leave; meals provided while on shifts / gratuities