Safarnama is hiring an experienced Cook/Chef to join our kitchen team.

Our menu features Indian fusion and street-food-inspired dishes, including Indian, Indo-Chinese, momos, sandwiches, burgers, Frankies, Mexican-inspired dishes and more.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes and standards
- Handle food preparation, cooking, plating and presentation
- Manage multiple orders efficiently during busy service periods
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality and portion sizes
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation and storage procedures
- Maintain an organized and clean workstation
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate prep/restocking requirements
- Assist with opening, closing and general kitchen responsibilities
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely service
- Minimize food waste and maintain proper food rotation

Requirements:
- Previous professional restaurant cooking experience is required




- Experience with Indian and/or Indo-Chinese cuisine is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food-safety practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
- Reliable, punctual and organized
- Must be available for evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Food Handler Certification is an asset

We are looking for an experienced cook who takes pride in quality, consistency, cleanliness and teamwork. Pay: $16.75 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Helper: 1 year (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Handler Certification (required)

Location:
- Dartmouth, NS (required)

Work Location: In person

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