Currently Hiring For:

• Cook/Chef Mondays and Tuesdays

• Grocery Shopper

**See descriptions below

Grocery Shopper

Posted July 19th, 2026

I am looking to hire a grocery shopper for my personal chef business in Kanata. The job will be to shop according to a list we will provide and then organize the groceries at our commercial kitchen in Kanata.

Shopping days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays after 3pm. You will be asked to cover a very occasional Sunday and Monday shop and you will have support if you need your shift covered, with advance notice.

The Tuesday shop will take 2-3 hours roughly and the Wednesday shop may be less than an hour however you will be paid for the full hour.

You will shop at Costco, Superstore in Kanata, Farm Boy, Metro, and sometimes a stop into T & T or LCBO. You will then go to the commercial kitchen on Schneider Rd. to drop off and organize the groceries.

·      Having previous shopping experience is a huge asset.

·      Learning our preferred brands, choosing beautiful produce and monitoring expiry dates is extremely important.

·      Knowledge of the layout of these stores is an asset.

·      Attention to detail is a must and if you love to organize this job will give you fulfilment:).

·      Ability to use apps on your phone is a must as the grocery lists are all on shared apps.

·      Must have a reliable vehicle that has lots of trunk and back seat space (small SUV is ideal).
This position is ideal for someone looking for a few extra hours of work each week. This has been a very successful position for highly reliable university students.

You will be joining a team of personal chefs and you will be an integral part of our success during our cookdays but you will be working independently for all your hours so if you thrive when working independently, this position may be for you!

Preference will be given to candidates who live in Kanata due to the short length of some shifts, to help keep the commute practical.

Pay: $24/hour

Expected hours: 3.5 hours a week

You can learn more about the company here: http://kristinmccaignutrition.com

Please send your resume and include a short note about how your experience will support you in this position, to kristin@kristinmccaignutrition.com.
I really appreciate each applicant’s interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted the week of August 4th.

Chef/Cook

Date posted: July 13, 2026

Pay: CA$21.00 - CA$24.00 per hour

Job description:

I am looking for a cook to join our team in Kanata 7am-3:00pm Mondays and Tuesdays with the possibility of growing into a Monday to Thursday position over time.

Kristin McCaig Nutrition is a personal chef service that creates healthy, custom meals for our clients throughout the city of Ottawa. The menus are created by a holistic nutritionist with the goal of taking delicious comforting recipes and making them a step healthier (more veggies, better quality cooking oil etc).

Our clients are made of up of families and individuals who are looking for customized help with mealtime to make their lives easier. We also serve clients facing health challenges, seniors and people who simply want to improve their current health.

We cook in a commercial kitchen in Kanata. The fresh meals are delivered each day by our delivery services.

Because this is a CUSTOM meal service, this position requires

• close attention to detail

• memorizing of client preferences & allergies

• very clear thinking and communication

• excellent planning & organizational skills

• the ability to create beautiful food. This is not fine dining however making food beautiful is always important.

• good knife skills

• decent computer skills as our recipe database and workflow are all app based

• patience

We have fast paced busy days but this is quite a bit more relaxed than a large volume kitchen.

We are small group of mature chefs, looking for another cook /chef to join our team.

If you are a cook who

• is very aware of small details

• can sort through details even under pressure

• truly cares about the quality of the food you put out

• maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety

• can assist with inventory management

• gets along well with people

you may be a great fit for our team. We work closely, so having patience and being able to see the joys in life is a huge asset because we prefer to spend the day in good company with lots of laughs and music.

• Culinary training is highly preferred and at least 3 years commercial kitchen experience is a must.

Must have:

• a vehicle or reliable transportation

• up-to-date food handler's certificate (you can get this in time to start the position if you do not currently have it).

• The ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy items overhead

• Fluent english is required.

Hours are quite dependable but do vary at times based on how many clients we are serving each day.

If you are a committed cook or chef with excellent focus and organizational skills who enjoys working with a team, please visit the website to learn more about the services we provide and see if it feels like a good fit.

https://www.kristinmccaignutrition.com/personal-chef-ottawa

Pay: Starting at $21/hour, with the final rate based on relevant experience and demonstrated skill.

PLEASE send your resume along with a note about why this position appeals to you and why you think you will be a great to addition to our team to kristin@kristinmccaignutrition.com.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and we anticipate reaching out in early August.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Please tell me a bit about what appeals to you about this position.

Experience:

• cooking professionally: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Positions we hire for:

• Manager: Monday to Thursday with remote hours on Friday

• Cook: Monday to Thursday 8-3:30pm. We also love to have a beloved occasional cook who can come support us as needed.

• Grocery Shopper: (Sunday mornings for 4 hours and Monday-Wednesday evenings for about 1-2 hours each shift)

• Admin assistant

Please connect with me if you would be interested in joining our team now or in the future. Even if we are not hiring right at this moment, this is the right time to reach out.

We are a small core team of 3-4 cooks who cook Monday to Thursday. We love to listen to all sorts of great music. We love to chat but we also love to just get immersed in our cooking. This position requires very clear thinking and organizational skills as we create custom meals for our clients, which means accommodating each of their preferences and allergies.

We have a history of hiring our core team from chefs, cooks and kitchen assistants with whom I have already established a relationship through early application (meaning you apply even though we may not be actively hiring).

Sometimes we meet when they come and help out in the kitchen but often it is because someone has expressed interest in the months (or year) before I am looking to hire and after a chat, they have stayed top of mind until a position opens.

Don’t be shy! Send me an email with your resume and let me know what position you would be interested in and why why. I would love to meet you.