- Pay
- $32 to $35 an hour
- 60 to 96 hours bi-weekly
- Job type
- Full time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- Apply by
- November 1, 2026
- 13 days left
- Experience
- 5 years or more
- Openings
- 1 position
- Education
- College or CEGEP diploma
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About the job
Now hiring: Head chef at Doraku in Dartmouth, NS. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Work schedule: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift.
Employer Name: Doraku
Position: Head chef
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $32.00 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 to 96 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
Position: Head chef
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $32.00 to $35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 to 96 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift
NOC code: 62200
Location: 44 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1B9
Location: 44 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1B9
Job Description
- The candidate must estimate the amount and costs of supplies and food items.
- The candidate must estimate labour costs.
- The candidate must maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
- The candidate must analyze operating costs and other data.
- The candidate must demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to cooking staff.
- The candidate must supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers.
- The candidate must create new recipes.
- The candidate must instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
- The candidate must supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
- The candidate must prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
- The candidate must prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
- The candidate must requisition food and kitchen supplies as needed.
- The candidate must arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
- The candidate must plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
- The candidate must prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
- The candidate must supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs, and cooks.
- The candidate must train staff in the preparation, cooking, and handling of food.
- The candidate must lead and instruct individuals.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must be fluent in English.
- The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
- The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must demonstrate leadership.
- The candidate must be dependable.
- The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate must be reliable.
- The candidate must be a good team player.
Work Setting
- The candidate should work in restaurants that are generally fast-paced and require the utmost efficiency.
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- 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 have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
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 group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
- The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
- The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
- The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
- 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.
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Skills
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
- The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
- Travel insurance
Interested in this job?
Apply by November 1, 2026.
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