About this role
*2108144 Ontario Inc. o/a Sweet India*
*Location*: 7126 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, l4T 2H1
*Position*: Ethnic Food Cook
*NOC*: 63200
*Wages: *$36.50-$38.50 per hour for 30-40 hours per week
*Terms of employment*: Full time, Temporary
*Job duties *
? Prepare and cook authentic North Indian complete meals and individual dishes, utilizing traditional spice-blending techniques for signature items such as Butter Chicken, Goat Curry, Biryani, and street-style chaats.
? Adapt traditional Indian recipes to accommodate specific customer dietary requirements, including preparing vegan and gluten-free variations of curries like Chana Masala and Aloo Gobhi.
? Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers during high-volume periods, training them on specific ethnic food preparation techniques such as proper dough resting for bhaturas and naans, and marination processes for tandoori meats.
? Oversee specialized ethnic kitchen operations, managing the workflow between high-heat Tandoor ovens, curry simmering vats, and the street-food prep counters.
? Maintain inventory and records of specialized imported Indian ingredients, including raw spices, specific lentil varieties, and basmati rice, while monitoring the condition of specialized equipment like tandoor skewers.
? Set up, assemble, and oversee the quality control of complex multi-item platters and combinations, such as the restaurant's Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Thalis.
? Clean and sanitize the kitchen and work areas, enforcing strict health standards for the safe handling of raw marinated meats and fresh dairy products like paneer and yogurt.
? Assist in planning menus, determine accurate portion sizes for dine-in Thalis versus takeout containers, estimate food requirements and costs for slow-cooked meats, and monitor and order daily supplies.
*Education: *Completion of Secondary School is an asset.
*Work Experience*: 1-2 years experience of commercial cooking required.
Cuisine Specialties: South East Asian (North Indian Cuisines)
*Language*: English
*Contact: *[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.50-$38.50 per hour
Work Location: In person