cook

Exotic Indian Eats; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Northwestern Ontario is looking for a cook specializing in South Indian cuisine. Responsibilities include preparing meals, planning menus, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of kitchen experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent role with 30 hours of work per week and offers various support programs for newcomers and Indigenous workers.

Benefits

Free parking available

Cultural awareness training provided

Diversity training for newcomers

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• No formal degree required, but relevant experience is essential.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and maintain kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Education : No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• 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
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 30 hours per week