Cook, ethnic foods

CURRY CULTURE; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing options

Free parking available

Transportation provided by employer

Job summary

Curry Culture in Nanaimo is seeking an experienced culinary professional to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will coordinate special events, plan menus, estimate portions, prep and cook complete meals, train staff, order supplies, and supervise kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a secondary school diploma or equivalent, and flexibility to relocate.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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.
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• 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.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Equivalent experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

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

ASSET LANGUAGES

• Hindi
• Panjabi

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant
• Staff accommodation available
• Room and board provided
• Urban area
• Cafeteria
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Catering firm
• Fast food outlet or concession
• Bar
• Bistro
• Café
• Coffee shop

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
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian orchef
• 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
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• South Indian
• East Indian
• West Indian
• Vegetarian
• International
• Vegan

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available
• Transportation supplied to and from work

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

BENEFITS

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available