Indian Ethnic Food Cooks

Shree Restaurant Bakery & Sweets; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Indian dining establishment is seeking experienced Indian Ethnic Food Cooks to join their team in Edmonton. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in authentic East Indian cuisine, particularly curries and tandoori items. The position requires excellent communication skills in English, food safety certification, and substantial experience in a high-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include menu preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This full-time role offers a wage of $36.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a cooking role.
• Food Safety certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals focusing on East Indian cuisine.
• Follow traditional recipes to maintain consistent flavors and presentation.
• Manage daily mise-en-place including ingredient preparation.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as tandoor oven and gas burners.
• Train kitchen staff and supervise workflow during service.

Skills

Tandoor Operation

Regional Specialties

Spice Management

Roasting Proficiency

Marination Skills

Grilling Technique

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

2178403 Alberta Ltd. o/a Shree Restaurant Bakery & Sweets is a reputable Indian dining establishment specializing in authentic East Indian cuisine. We are committed to delivering high-quality dishes prepared with traditional techniques, fresh ingredients, and classic regional flavours.

We are seeking experienced Indian Ethnic Food Cooks for our busy restaurant located at 5025 Mullen Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 0S9. Must know curries, tandoori dishes, spice blends and authentic Indian cooking methods.

We offer:

• Wage: $ 36.00 hour
• Work schedule: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Vacancies: 2

Terms of employment:

• Full time permanent position
• Job start date: as soon as possible
• Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours
• Work location: 5025 Mullen Road NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 0S9

Work setting: Restaurant

Cuisine specialties: East Indian; Vegetarian; Non- Vegetarian; Gluten-free; Vegan

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and cook complete meals and a variety of individual dishes, with a focus on authentic East Indian cuisine such as curries, tandoori items, biryanis, vegetarian dishes, breads (naan, roti), and appetizers
• Follow traditional recipes and maintain consistent flavour, texture, portioning, and presentation for all menu items
• Prepare specialized spice blends, masalas, marinades, and curry bases according to established standards
• Manage daily mise-en-place, including ingredient preparation, chopping, marination, grinding spices, and preparing bases
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and tools, including tandoor oven, tawa, gas burners, deep fryers, and other cooking appliances
• Coordinate and assist in the planning of special events, buffets, and banquets
• Requisition and order food items, ingredients, supplies, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Maintain accurate inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment
• Train kitchen staff in preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, and safe kitchen practices
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers to ensure efficient workflow and timely service
• Manage daily kitchen operations and support smooth service during peak hours
• Recruit and hire kitchen personnel when required
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, work surfaces, and all kitchen areas regularly

Cooking specific skills required:

• Tandoor Operation: Must have proven experience operating tandoor ovens at 400°F.
• Regional Specialties: Ability to prepare dishes from key Indian regions such as Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali and Kashmiri cuisines.
• Spice Management: Understanding of whole vs. ground spice usage and skill in preparing freshly ground masalas.
• Roasting Proficiency: Knowledge of proper roasting levels for different spices and ingredients.
• Marination Skills: Experience working with yogurt-based marinades, correct use of tenderizers, and balanced spice rub ratios.
• Grilling Technique: Strong command of proper char and grill methods for authentic flavor and texture.

Qualifications and skills :

• Must be able to communicate in English
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience
• Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Personal suitability: Client focus; Dependability; Flexibility; Initiative; Organized; Reliability; Time management
• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail; Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Repetitive tasks; Standing for extended periods; Work under pressure