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Date posted: June 13, 2026

Pay: CA$32.00-CA$35.00 per hour (to be negotiated)

Term of employment: Permanent, Full-time position

Job description:

Overview

Languages Required
English

Education
College, CEGEP

Skill requirement and Experience
5 years or more

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Restaurant

Ranks of chefs
Head chef

Responsibilities/Tasks

Estimate amount and costs of supplies, food items and labour;
Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
Analyze operating costs and other data
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to staff
Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
Create new recipes
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Requisition food and kitchen supplies
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
Oversee the preparation of authentic Japanese dishes, including advanced authentic knife skills for sushi and sashimi.
Design seasonal Japanese menus, coordinating traditional food presentations(Moritsuke);




Manage quality control for specialized Japanese ingredients and implementing strict food safety standards for handling raw seafood.
Train and supervise current chefs and cooks in traditional Japanese culinary techniques, including dashi (broth) and house-made sauce preparation.

Supervision
5-10 people

Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties
Japanese cuisine

Food specialties
Fish and seafood
Meat, poultry and game

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability
Leadership
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Benefits/Health advantages
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Vision care benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Extended health care
Free meal while on shift
On-site parking

Work Location: 44 Ochterloney St., Dartmouth NS B2Y1B9

Apply by email : [email protected]

Pay: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Canada)
🏢 Doraku Foods
📍 Canada