Nova Scotia Head cook Jobs – 17 Openings This Week

Prep/Line Cook
Hunky Dory —Peggys Cove, NS
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Store discount
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12d
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Chop Steakhouse and Bar - halifax NS —Halifax, NS
- $16.50–$20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Food service
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Head Chef
The Sunroom —Halifax, NS
- $54,000–$58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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3d
Head Chef
Oath Lounge —Dartmouth, NS
- $20–$26 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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3d
Head Cook
Courtyard by Marriott Dartmouth —Dartmouth, NS
- $19.50 an hour
- Cooking
- English
- Hotel
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9h
Sous Chef / First Cook
Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro —Canning, NS
- $21–$25 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Cook
Boston Pizza International, Inc. —Antigonish, NS
- $16.50–$20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant
Sous Chef
NOSH AND NECTOR LTD. —Sydney, NS
- $19.50–$24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
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6d
Cook
Boston Pizza —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Restaurant
Prep Cook/ Kitchen Helper
Boston Pizza —Antigonish, NS
- $18–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Restaurant
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Lion's Head Tavern —Halifax, NS
- $17–$18 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- English
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3h
Kitchen Assistant
Nova Scotia Choral Federation —Berwick, NS
- $18.75 an hour
- Contract
- Cooking
- Food service
- Communication skills
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7d
Forno Chef
Fox Harb'r Resort —Wallace, NS
- $19.10 an hour
- Cooking
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5d
Deli Short Order Cook
G. Abato and Sons Italian Market —Halifax, NS
- $16.75–$17.00 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Store discount
- Dental care
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11h
Cook- Dough, Prep and Lunch Cook ( Daytime position)
Boston Pizza International, Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $17.00–$17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Restaurant
13d

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Prep/Line Cook

Hunky Dory -
Peggys Cove, NS

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Job details

Part-time | Seasonal
From $18 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

French
Customer service
Food Handler Certification
Sanitation
Cooking
High school diploma or GED
Food service
Food safety
Communication skills

Full job description

Job description:

(LOOKING FOR DAYTIME & WEEKEND STAFF FOR JULY to MID OCTOBER).

Located in Peggy’s Cove, NS,

With a name inspired by the fishing vessel used historically in Nova Scotia, Hunky Dory celebrates the beloved French fry, its delectable versatility, and the renowned East Coast success story that influenced the menu of this whimsical take-out in the heart of Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Alongside the savoury, Hunky Dory will serve gourmet soft serve ice cream treats.

Hunky Dory is seeking a reliable, hardworking, passionate, creative, and detail-oriented person to assist with preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, ensuring that the food is of high quality, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, an interest in gaining new culinary skills, and the ability to work in a positive fast-paced environment. This individual will report directly to the head Chef.

Required Skills/Knowledge

· Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

· Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude, especially while under pressure.

Line/prep cook experience preferred.
Capacity to work as an individual and as part of a team.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions, cooking techniques and recipes.

· Willingness to help with any task as required, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

What You’ll Do:

· Prepare all required food prep and line cooking tasks efficiently and accurately.

· Ensure that food quality standards, safety standards, and recipes are adhered to.

· Receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming food products.

· Assisting with maintaining a clean, safe and positive working environment.

· Monitor physical surroundings in assigned area prior to and throughout the day for safety, cleanliness, functionality, and sanitation guidelines.

· Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure orders are prepared in a timely manner.

· Ensure all equipment is in working order, and report any issues to the head Chef.

· Daily cleaning of the kitchen, including daily, weekly, and monthly tasks lists.

The preferred candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced culinary environment; have a passion for cooking and be motivated to improve; be comfortable working independently as well as with a team; be an energetic self-starter; be responsible, reliable, organized, positive, and professional.

Job Types: Seasonal – Seasonal Full and Part time

Contract length: 5 months

Wage: $18.00 per hour, PLUS TIPS.

Must have the ability to commute:

· Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove, NS B3Z 3S2

Schedule:

4-10 hour shifts
Day/late afternoon shifts
Holidays
Take-out open 7 days a week

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

Previous experience in a food service environment- 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove, NS

Expected start date: 2026-07-15

Seasonal closing date: 2026-10-12

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 5 months

Application question(s):

Are you aware this is a seasonal position?

Are you aware this position is located in Peggy's Cove, NS?

Do you have your own transportation to and from work, that is not public transit?

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Store discount

Application question(s):

Are you aware this position is seasonal? Are you aware this position is located in the Peggy's Cove area? Do you have your own drivers license and vehicle to get to and from work each day?

Work Location: In person

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