Posted 8 days ago
Grill Cook
@ Dairy Queen
Westville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Dairy Queen Westville is hiring a full-time Grill Cook to prepare food to safety standards, operate grill and fryer equipment, and keep the work area clean. The posting states a starting wage of $17.00 per hour, flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and comprehensive training.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food to safety standards
- Operate grill, fryer and freezer equipment
- Stock, rotate and organize products
- Clean grill, counters and work areas daily
Requirements summary:
- Food service or cooking experience is an asset
- Food safety certification is an asset or willingness to obtain
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift supplies
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Dairy Queen
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Making happy for 80 years
Full company description
Here at the DQ® system, we believe that HAPPY TASTES GOOD®. Our first location opened in Joliet, Illinois, 80 years ago. Since then we’ve grown to more than 7,000 DQ® locations in the U.S., Canada and 22 other countries. Our restaurants offer a variety of sweet treats and crave-worthy eats that hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans of all ages, including our signature BLIZZARD® Treat. Guided by our vision to become the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant, we’re proud of the multinational company culture we’ve built while maintaining a small community feel. Our hardworking employees believe in our mission of creating positive memories for all who touch DQ. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with offices in Canada and Singapore, our corporate employees support our independent franchisees from our corporate offices and field locations around the world. Giving back Since 1984, the DQ system has raised more than $154 million to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® in the U.S., and the Children’s Miracle Network Member Hospitals® in Canada. Every time fans and franchisees donate to these causes, every dollar stays in the community to support the local children’s hospital. Through our corporate giving initiative, DQ Cares, we provide employees time paid time off to volunteer in their communities. Careers If you believe in creating happy smiles, lasting memories and unforgettable moments, we want to hear from you. To learn more about DAIRY QUEEN® careers, visit dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Careers/. Franchise opportunities To become part of our sweet success and explore franchising opportunities, visit us at dairyqueenfranchising.com. Ownership The DQ brand, along with the ORANGE JULIUS® brand, is privately owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a company owned by the legendary investor, Warren Buffet. Read our Social Media Community Guidelines:
- LinkedIn followers
- 90,559
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 35,303
- Reported office locations
- 8331 Norman Center Dr, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437, US
- 1111 International Blvd, P.O. Box 430, Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y3, CA
- Business categories
- Restaurants
- Food and Beverage
- Food Processing
- Restaurants & Cafes
- Restaurants and food service
- Other recorded names
- TN Dairy Queen Franchisee
- International Dairy Queen, Inc.
- Dairy Queen
- DAIRY QUEEN
- Specialties
- Quick Service Restaurant
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Here at the DQ® system, we believe that HAPPY TASTES GOOD®. Our first location opened in Joliet, Illinois, 80 years ago. Since then we’ve grown to more than 7,000 DQ® locations in the U.S., Canada and 22 other countries. Our restaurants offer a variety of sweet treats and crave-worthy eats that hold a special place in the hearts and minds of fans of all ages, including our signature BLIZZARD® Treat. Guided by our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1940 |
| Specialties | Quick Service Restaurant |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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**Dairy Queen - Westville Now Hiring: Grill Cook (1 position available)**
**Join Our Team!**
Dairy Queen Westville has an immediate opening for a **Full-Time Grill Cook** to join our fast-paced and customer-focused team.
* **Wage:** Starting at 17.00/hour
**Purpose of Job:**
Execute all kitchen operations, ensuring all prepared foods meet restaurant safety and health standards. The Cook assembles and wraps food items, stocks all needed products and preparation materials in a clean and safe manner.
**Essential Functions:**
* Communicate clearly, quickly and politely with co-workers to ensure correct order is served to the customers.
* Quickly and accurately prepares food products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures quickly and accurately.
* Be pleasant and alert to customer needs.
* Properly and safely operates and maintains restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer and other related cooking equipment while following all health and safety standards.
* Work as a team member to assure constant and consistent quality, service, cleanliness and value to each customer.
* Clean work area, organize and stock needed items. Move various food, paper and cleaning items from other sections of building (or outside building) to immediate work area.
* Stocks and executes proper rotation of products.
* Completes assigned prep work for stocking and set up of grill area.
* Controls food production process.
* Breaks down and cleans grill area thoroughly every day as assigned by a manager or shift leader.
* Wash counters, tables, restrooms, trash receptacles, gather trash and remove from dining/service areas to proper receptacle, sweep, mop, stock and other cleaning tasks. Occasional need to be out of building (i.e., parking lot, freezer, trash container areas, etc.) for parking lot pick-up, trash removal and other maintenance and cleaning activities.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by management staff or shift leaders.
**Qualifications**
* Previous cooking, food service, or restaurant experience is an asset
* Food Safety Certification is considered an asset (or willingness to obtain)
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to follow recipes, food preparation standards, and safety procedures
* Reliable, punctual, and dependable
* Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting supplies and stock
* Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
* Commitment to providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, organized work area
**What We Offer**
* Full-time hours
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunities for growth and advancement
* Comprehensive training
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