Cook

Kajohn Thai Restaurant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kajohn Thai Restaurant in Halifax, NS, is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare Thai dishes per established recipes and standards. You will handle prep, cooking, and plating while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will work with a team to ensure consistent taste and portion control, support inventory rotation, and assist with menu specials during peak hours. This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably with Asian or Thai cuisine.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and safe handling practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
• Culinary training or Food Safety certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Thai dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepping ingredients and operating kitchen equipment.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation; organize workstation for efficiency.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to support peak service hours.
• Communicate supply or quality issues and assist with inventory rotation.
• Follow health and safety regulations and minimize food waste.
• Assist with dish plating and occasional menu specials.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Thai cuisine

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Evenings and weekends

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Company Description

Kajohn Thai Restaurant is a dining establishment based at 6140 Young Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The restaurant focuses on delivering authentic Thai cuisine in a welcoming, community-oriented setting. Team members work in a fast-paced environment where quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction are priorities. Kajohn Thai Restaurant values reliability, respect, and collaboration in the kitchen and front of house. The restaurant offers opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to a positive guest experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Cook role located in Halifax, NS. The Cook prepares and cooks Thai dishes according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistent taste, presentation, and portion sizes. Daily tasks include prepping ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and organizing the workstation for efficient service. The Cook collaborates with other kitchen staff to support smooth service during peak hours, communicates any supply or quality issues, and assists with inventory rotation. The role also involves following health and safety regulations, minimizing food waste, and helping with dish plating and occasional menu specials.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen, preferably with Asian or Thai cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize during busy service times.
• Attention to detail in food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic, including willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks safely.
• Previous culinary training or certification in food safety and hygiene is an asset.