Cook, first
THE INDIAN MASALA HOUSE - GREENWOOD GROCERY and TAKE OUT
Greenwood, NS, B0P 1N0
- Pay
- $17.50 an hour
- 30 to 40 hours per week
- Job type
- Full time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
- Apply by
- October 27, 2026
- 12 days left
- Experience
- 5 years or more
- Openings
- 2 positions
- Education
- College or CEGEP diploma (1 to 2 years)
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About the job
THE INDIAN MASALA HOUSE - GREENWOOD GROCERY and TAKE OUT is situated in Greenwood, NS and is hiring a Cook, first to join the team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Flexible availability required for: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours.
Position: Cook, first
No. of vacancies: 2 vacancies
Salary: $17.50 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours
Location: Greenwood, NS, B0P 1N0
Job Description
- The candidate must determine appropriate food portion sizes and associated costs.
- The candidate must plan menus and estimate food requirements for preparation.
- The candidate must requisition food and kitchen supplies as needed.
- The candidate must prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food items.
- The candidate must prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- The candidate must inspect kitchens and food service areas to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
- The candidate must train staff in the preparation, cooking, and handling of food.
- The candidate must order supplies and equipment.
- The candidate must supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
- The candidate must maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
- The candidate must clean kitchen and work areas.
- The candidate must manage kitchen operations.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must be fluent in English.
- The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be dependable.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must show initiative.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate must be reliable.
- The candidate must be a good team player.
- The candidate must have strong time management skills.
Work Setting
- The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
- The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
- The candidate must work in a retail service establishment.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
Security and Safety
- The candidate must have basic security clearance.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- The candidate must have their own vehicle.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- There is no access to public transportation.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
- The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
- The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
- The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
- The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
- The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
- The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.
How to apply
Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
What you must include in your application:- Cover letter
- Answers to the following screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Skills
- Safe Food Handling certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
- Travel insurance
Interested in this job?
Apply by October 27, 2026.
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