Indian Cook

**Education**: No formal degree, certificate, or diploma required
**Experience**: 3 years to less than 5 years

**Salary**: Can be discussed In-person based on skill sets.

**Work Setting**
- Restaurant environment

**Position Level**
- Chef or Cook

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prepare and cook a wide variety of Indian dishes, including **South Indian, North Indian**, and other regional Indian dishes.
- Develop and introduce new recipes and culinary techniques
- Demonstrate and train kitchen staff in the use of new cooking methods and equipment
- Instruct cooks on food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation standards
- Plan, prepare, and execute full meals and specialty dishes for events such as buffets, banquets or private functions
- Cook meals regularly and for special occasions, guests, or VIPs
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen team
- Ensure meals meet dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances
- Manage inventory and requisition food and kitchen supplies as needed
- Design and plan diverse menus while ensuring high-quality food standards and cleanliness of the kitchen.

**Cuisine Specialties**
- South Indian (Biryani's, Appetizers, Curries, Tiffin Items, etc)
- North Indian ( Curries, Tandoor Menu, Desserts)
- Regional Indian cuisines (e.g., Malayali, Gujarati, Telugu, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Goan, etc.)
- Fusion and contemporary Indian dishes

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**
- Fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environment
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and consistency
- Extended periods of standing and physical activity

**Personal Qualities**
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Flexible and adaptable
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Well-organized and efficient
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Reliable and punctual

**Screening Questions**
- Are you available to start on the advertised date?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you open to relocating for this position?
- Do you currently reside near the advertised location?
- Do you have relevant experience in this role?

**Job Details**
- **Work Term**: Permanent
- **Language of Work**: English
- **Hours**: 40 hours per week

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $4,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-01