Closing on Sept. 3, 2026
Job Description
South Indian specialty chef
Posted by Employer Ilai South Indian Restaurant
Job details
- Location: Unit 9, 1569 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 2K4
- Salary: 30.00 hourly / 30 to 48 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
- Must be available to work in day, Evening, Weekends and holidays.
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Free duty meals.
- 1 vacancy
Overview
Languages: English
Education: Completion of a college program related to hospitality/culinary/catering science.
Experience: more than 3 years of experience in commercial food preparation and In-depth understanding of traditional South Indian ingredients and cooking techniques.
Credentials: Safe Food Handling certificate
On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment: Hot
Work setting: South Indian Restaurant
Experience and specialization (Cuisine specialties): South Indian
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Handling heavy loads, Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability: Leadership, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Creativity
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Prepare traditional dishes like dosas, idlis, uttapam, sambar, rasam, vada, pongal, biriyani, and various chutneys, ensuring authentic taste and texture.
· Maintain consistent flavor, quality, and presentation across all dishes.
· Utilize various cooking techniques like steaming, grilling, frying, and baking, depending on the dish.
· Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions and events such as banquets.
· Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
· Develop new recipes and adapt existing ones while maintaining authenticity.
· Ensure ingredients are fresh and sourced appropriately.
· Estimate amount and costs of supplies and food items.
· Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
· Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
· Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
· Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff.
· Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
· Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
· Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
· Lead and Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
· Maintain clean and safe work environment.
· Any other duties as per business requirements
How to apply
By email: ilai.halifax@gmail.com
By mail: Unit 9, 1569 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS, B3J 2K4
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples