cook

Kesar Sweets & Restaurant; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

Kesar Sweets & Restaurant in Brampton, Canada, is seeking an experienced cook/kitchen lead to manage daily kitchen operations. The role emphasizes menu planning, portion control, and training staff while ensuring high-quality East Indian, vegetarian dishes.

The candidate must have 1–2 years of relevant experience, be fluent in English or French, and be willing to work on-site at the restaurant. This position offers on-site work and opportunities to organize buffets and banquets.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation is required.
• English or French language ability required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• On-site work only.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and dish components.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies.
• Inspect kitchens and supervise staff.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure portion sizes and costs are accurate.

Skills

Event coordination

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Inventory management

Staff training

Hiring staff

Allergen handling

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English or French

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Recruit and hire staffOrganize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• East Indian
• Vegetarian

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people