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Justamere Cafe | Bistro | Bakery is hiring
Chef with LMIA

$30 - $32/hour

  • On site

  • Nova Scotia

Job details:

LMIA Status:
Pending LMIA

Justamere Cafe | Bistro | Bakery has applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and will be ready to extend an offer to a foreign worker once the application is approved.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

  • 5 years or more

On site

  • Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Hot

Work setting

  • Restaurant
  • Rural area
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Hotel, motel, resort
  • Bistro
  • Café
  • Bakery

Ranks of chefs

  • Chef

Tasks

  • Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items
  • Estimate labour costs
  • Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
  • Analyze operating costs and other data
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
  • Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Create new recipes
  • Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
  • Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
  • Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
  • Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies
  • Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
  • Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants
  • Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Leading/instructing individuals
  • Advise on menu selections
  • Manage events
  • Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Safe Food Handling certificate

Cuisine specialties

  • Canadian

Food specialties

  • Bakery goods and desserts
  • Cereals, grains and pulses
  • Cold kitchen
  • Eggs and dairy
  • Fish and seafood
  • Meat, poultry and game
  • Stocks, soups and sauces
  • Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms

Area of work experience

  • Manager

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Leadership
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Gratuities

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Team building opportunities

Chef

Antigonish - Nova Scotia
Workplace

On site

Location

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Job type

Permanent full time employment

Vacancies

1

Pay

$30 - $32/hour | 30 to 40 hours per week

Published on

20 May 2026

Applications ends

13 Jul 2026

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Justamere Cafe | Bistro | Bakery