Events East

THE ORGANIZATION:

At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

THE POSITION:

The Halifax Convention Centre managed by Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Kitchen Steward (core) with our Food and Beverage team.

The focus of this role is to maintain the high standards of cleanliness our kitchen is known for. This integral role works within the kitchen, dishwashing, cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces, assisting in waste disposal, recycling efforts, participating in event preparations, and other day to day kitchen activities. This role works closely with members of our Food and Beverage team.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean the kitchen equipment and surfaces to uphold the highest standard of cleanliness for the kitchen department.
• Clean and sanitize all serving ware, dishes, utensils, and cooking supplies.
• Assist in waste disposal and recycling efforts by emptying and sorting waste appropriately.
• Support event preparations by ensuring required event materials are ready and placed on time.
• Other duties as required.

THE PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Uniforms and PPE provided as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
  • Discounts
  • Free counselling services
  • Resources available for personal life needs
• Health Plan available upon completion of probationary period as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
• Participation in a Capital Accumulation Plan as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
• 13 paid holidays or holiday pay as per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
• Paid bereavement leave per the UNIFOR Local 4005 Collective Agreement
• Discounted transit bus pass through SmartTrip
• Discounted gym membership at Goodlife Fitness

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• High standard of personal hygiene and grooming regarding food safety.
• Able to work standing for long periods of time, perform repetitive tasks, lift up to 50lbs, and push or pull wheeled equipment up to 200lbs (assisted).
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including early morning, evening (that can last until after midnight), weekends, and holidays as required.
• Previous experience working in a kitchen or cleaning position is considered an asset.

Definition of Core position:

Core hourly rated employees are those individuals who are regularly scheduled.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

TO APPLY: Apply via Career Beacon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current employees represented by Unifor Local 4005 Union. External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

External candidates and current Events East Group casual employees will be considered after April 10, 2024 given that no current bargaining unit employees have attained the position. After April 10, 2024, applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information, please visit our website at www.eventseast.com