Cook

Taste of Spice; Portage la Prairie; In loco; CAD 28.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary $23/hour

Paid vacation 2 weeks/year

Minimum 30 hours/week

Descrizione del lavoro

Taste of Spice in Portage la Prairie, MB is hiring a Cook for a full-time, permanent role. You will prepare and cook Indian dishes using traditional methods, operate tandoori ovens and other equipment, and ensure quality, safety and portion control.

Applicants should have at least three years of cooking experience and be legally eligible to work in Canada. The position offers at least 30 hours per week and a starting wage of $23 per hour, with paid vacation and standard benefits.

Competenze

• Minimum three years of cook experience.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook meals using traditional Indian techniques following recipes and standards.
• Operate and maintain Indian restaurant equipment (tandoori ovens, gas ranges, grinders, etc.).
• Prepare ingredients with marination, tadka, slow cooking and high-heat roasting methods.
• Create curry bases, gravies and marinades from scratch with precise spice balance.
• Monitor cooking processes and ensure texture, flavour and safety.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Keep work stations and storage areas clean.
• Coordinate tasks with kitchen staff during peak service hours.
• Provide training to junior cooks and kitchen helpers.

Conoscenze

Culinary skills

English

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Cook

Number of Positions we are hiring: 1

Company: Taste of Spice

Address: 61 Saskatchewan Ave East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8 Canada

Reporting to: General Manager

NOC: 63200

Terms of Employment: Full Time, Permanent Position

Job Reference # TS5264

Location of Work: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

Language Preference: English

We will provide:

• Salary: $ 23 per hour
• Paid vacation of 2 Weeks each year or 4% of salary
• Minimum 30 hours/week throughout your employment period

Duties

• Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes using traditional Indian cooking techniques, following established recipes, portion controls and quality standards
• Independently operate and maintain specialized Indian restaurant equipment, including commercial tandoori ovens, high-output gas ranges, heavy-duty burners, tava/griddle pans, kadhai and degchi pots, commercial deep fryers, rice cookers, steamers, and industrial spice grinders
• Prepare and process raw ingredients, including meats, seafood, vegetables, lentils and spices, requiring knowledge of Indian marination, tempering (tadka), slow-cooking and high-heat roasting techniques
• Prepare curry bases, gravies, spice blends and marinades from scratch, requiring precision in spice ratios, timing and temperature control
• Monitor cooking processes, adjust heat sources, and ensure food is cooked to proper texture, flavour and safety standards
• Maintain inventory records, assist with stock rotation, and identify supply requirements for specialized ingredients and spices
• Ensure full compliance with provincial health regulations, food safety standards, sanitation protocols and HACCP requirements
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, kitchen equipment and food storage areas
• Coordinate tasks with other kitchen staff during peak service hours to ensure timely and efficient food production
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior cooks or kitchen helpers as required
• Assist in recruiting and hiring kitchen staff.

Requirements

• No Education Requirements
• Work Experience: Minimum three years of work experience as a Cook
• Ability to legally work in Canada