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Cook & Chef Jobs in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Cook jobs in Islamabad and Rawalpindi range from daily Pakistani meals for a family to continental menus for larger homes, plus kitchen helper roles. Most are full-time or live-in. Apply with Hire Staff Islamabad online or by WhatsApp; tell us the dishes you cook well and no CV is needed.
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A normal day in a home kitchen
- Planning the day's breakfast, lunch and dinner with the family
- Buying fresh vegetables, meat and groceries, and keeping the receipts
- Cooking salan, daal, rice and roti, and special dishes for guests
- Keeping the kitchen, fridge and stores clean and organised
- Following diet needs such as low oil, low salt or diabetic meals
Where cook jobs come from
Families
The biggest group. Many want a cook who also handles the grocery shopping.
Families with elderly members
Ask for simple, soft and low-salt cooking.
Guest houses and small offices
Need lunch for staff or breakfast for guests, usually on weekdays.
Typical cook & chef salary in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Typical market range (verify before relying)
- Full-time
- Rs 35,000 to 70,000
- Part-time
- Rs 18,000 to 35,000
- Live-in
- Rs 40,000 to 75,000 plus room and meals
These are typical monthly ranges in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, given as a starting point for a conversation. They are not a quote, a promise or a fixed rate. Pay is agreed between the employer and the worker, and it should never be below the minimum wage notified by the government for your area.
What changes cooks & chefs payAreas with cook & chef jobs near you
- F-7, IslamabadBusy households around Jinnah Super Market with full working weeks.
- F-8, IslamabadLarger homes that often entertain guests and keep full-time cooks.
- DHA Islamabad, IslamabadBigger houses where live-in cooks are common.
- Westridge, RawalpindiSettled family homes near Peshawar Road.
- DHA Phase 2, RawalpindiLarger DHA houses that often have live-in staff.
Looking in another part of the twin cities? Browse jobs and staff across Islamabad or Rawalpindi.
Skills that get cooks hired
- Cooking everyday Pakistani food well and consistently
- One or two specialities, such as karahi, BBQ, Chinese or baking
- Clean kitchen habits and safe food storage
- Honest handling of grocery money
How to apply in 3 steps
- 1Send your details. Use the online form, or call or WhatsApp us. Choose Cooks & Chefs as the role.
- 2Talk to our team. We ask about the cook & chef work you have done, your area and your free hours.
- 3Meet the employer. When a job fits, we arrange the meeting. You agree the salary, hours and day off before you start.
Offer to cook a trial meal
Most families decide on a cook after tasting their food. Be ready to cook one or two of your best dishes on a trial day, and agree beforehand whether the trial day is paid.
Cook & Chef jobs: common questions
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Helpful guides
- How to Hire a Cook for Your HomePlan the menu and meals, run a cooking trial, check hygiene, set up grocery money properly and agree terms.
- Staff Interview Questions, Role by RoleQuestions for every common role, what a good answer sounds like, and how to run a short, fair interview.
- Cooks & Chefs salary guideTypical pay, and what moves it up or down.