chef

Karara The Indian Takeout; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indian restaurant in Nepean, ON is seeking a Chef responsible for preparing complete meals and ensuring kitchen compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in East Indian cuisine and be able to manage kitchen operations and supervise staff in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers a salary of $36 per hour.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in cooking.
• Experience in East Indian cuisine specialties is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods.
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

Position: Chef

Employer: Karara The Indian Takeout

Location: Nepean, ON (K2J 4L5)

Work type: On site, full time, permanent

Salary: $36.00 per hour (30‑40 hours per week)

Shift availability: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available

Start date: As soon as possible

Posted on: November 18, 2025

Overview

Chef responsible for preparing and cooking complete meals and specialty foods, managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, planning menus and ensuring quality and compliance with safety regulations. Works on East Indian cuisine in a fast‑paced urban restaurant setting.

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote work option.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking 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.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions.
• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants.
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Manage kitchen operations.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.

Supervision

• 3-4 people.
• Cook (general).

Experience and specialization

East Indian cuisine specialties.

Additional information

Not applicable.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Judgement

Benefits

Other benefits.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-18

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.