Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine Ltd. Entry Level – Authentic Indian Chef Full Time in British Columbia

Overview

Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine Ltd.

Branch BC CA

Position:
Entry Level – Authentic Indian Chef
Location:
British Columbia

In collaboration with the business manager recruit, interview, hire, train, motivate and evaluate all kitchen staff to ensure proper staffing and smooth kitchen…

About us:
Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine is a fine dining Indian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, BC. We serve traditional dishes from all regions of India, while maintaining high standards

and the quality of the food being served. At Tandoori Junction, we are looking for a great cook who can be an asset in our growing business.

Position Details:
Our chef’s main responsibility is to direct the preparation, seasoning and cooking of all food items; to supervise, train and observe cooks and kitchen workers; and to inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for health and safety and general quality compliance. Our chef is mainly responsible for doing whatever it takes for the kitchen to produce the highest quality of food and service to the customers as they have come to expect the chef is the guardian of our restaurant’s reputation and thus, our prosperity.

Job Duties

Produce and/or ensure production of the highest quality foods to guests

Ensure that the kitchen is in sufficient condition that it will pass a health inspection at any and all times

Collaborate with other kitchen and managerial personnel to create, plan, develop, and/or improve menu items

Supervise, schedule and coordinate activities of cooks and other kitchen helpers

Weigh, measure and mix ingredients/seasoning to be used throughout the day in order to guarantee taste profile stability

Butcher, cut and bone ingredients for quality and to minimize waste

Prepare (bake, roast, broil, etc.) or instruct/oversee preparation of food items that need to be cook in advance for use throughout the day

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices.

Proficient in the use and tutelage of all kitchen equipment including fryers, ovens, grills etc.

Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

Review inventory records and requisition supplies accordingly

Inspect work areas and equipment to ensure proper procedures are being followed

Train, instruct and/or correct cooks and other kitchen workers on the proper food preparation and storage procedures

In collaboration with the business manager recruit, interview, hire, train, motivate and evaluate all kitchen staff to ensure proper staffing and smooth kitchen operations Train, instruct and/or correct cooks and other kitchen workers on the proper use of kitchen equipment, health standards, and general cleanliness standards

Specific Hiring Criteria:
Team oriented with the ability to act in the best interest of the restaurant

At least 4 years’ experience as an ethnic chef with proven leadership ability

Proven expertise with a range of Indian spices

Proven ability to adapt and consistently produce established menu flavours

Proven experience of above job duties

Exceptional organizational and inventory control skills

Ability to understand Hindi/Punjabi is a definite bonus

Actual salary is dependent on experience

Please send resume and cover letter. In order not to waste anyone’s time, we’ll only be contacting candidates whose resumes/cover letters get shortlisted.

Rate of Pay: 18.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay per pay period)

Work Week: 40 hours

Overtime: As per provincial standards 1.5 times hourly rate

Medical: BC MSP premiums payable by employee

Location: 489 Wallace Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 5B7 (dropins will not be accepted)