Experienced Cook

**About KINTON RAMEN**

Established in May 2012, KINTON RAMEN was one of Toronto’s first Japanese ramen restaurants. Led by Executive Chef Aki Urata and his team of professional ramen chefs, KINTON RAMEN strives to offer guests an extraordinary dining experience every time. Using the freshest ingredients to make the best quality noodles and broths, KINTON RAMEN invites customers to taste their exceptional ramen bowls right down to the last drop.

We are currently looking for a **Full-time Experienced Cook**

**LOCATION**

Multiple vacancies at the following locations:

- _Baldwin & Beverley_
- _Bloor St W & Christie (Koreatown)_
- _Queen & Spadina_
- _Church & Gerrard_
- _Bloor St W & Runnymede (High Park)_
- _Harbour & York (Harbourfront)_
- _Yonge & Eglinton_
- _Yonge & Empress (North York)_
- _Liberty Village (coming soon)_

Please indicate your location preference when applying. Vacancies for each location varies by week. Should you be contacted for an interview, you will be informed of which locations have vacancies.

**SALARY**

**$17.00/hour + tips (if applicable)**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Exhibits culinary talents by performing day-to-day tasks, producing key menu items
- Utilize various kitchen skills and cooking methods to meet Brand standards
- Evaluate quality of food product, prep items and final menu items being served to guests
- Verify that menu items are prepared to spec, respecting portion control and menu descriptions
- Communicate food orders to Kitchen staff, paying attention to priorities and special requests (i.e. food allergies)
- Maintain a steady flow of orders. Responsible for orders meeting timing standards
- Ensure high standards of plating and presentation
- Conduct line checks. Prepare and stock all line product items and garnishes including maintaining assigned par levels
- Always ensure cleanliness of dinnerware and serviceware
- Maintain kitchen areas to ensure the utmost visual appeal and Brand alignment
- Follow proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures
- Comply and action all health, food safety and hygiene standards and policies
- Other duties may be assigned
- Oversee kitchen helpers and train new staff
- Comply and action all health, food safety and hygiene standards and policies
- Other duties may be assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**

Experience
- Minimum 1 year of culinary experience as a Line Cook required
- Experience mentoring and coaching team
- Experience in a high volume, fast paced, restaurant setting
- Japanese culinary experience is an asset
- Food Safety certification as required

Skills & Qualifications
- Secondary School Education or equivalent proven and related work experience
- Strong communication skills in English; Japanese and French are considered an asset
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Positive attitude and willingness to always push to be better
- High level of attention to detail
- Team player - assist in a positive Guest experience however necessary
- Energetic - ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without **sponsorship** for employment for work-authorized permit to be considered.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position works in extreme temperatures
- hot and cold and requires standing for up to 8 hours per shift, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position also requires lifting up to 40lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder and shoulder to above head. This position also required twisting, turning, and reaching.

**BENEFITS**

Aside from working at the best Japanese Ramen spot in Canada, you can participate in our:

- **Extended Benefits** - Medical, Vision and Dental (Applicable after successful completion of the probationary period)
- Staff discount across all Kinka Family group restaurants globally (KINKA IZAKAYA, KINTON RAMEN, JaBistro, NEO COFFEE BAR, KINKA SUSHI BAR IZAKAYA)
- Staff meals
- Referral Program
- Flexible shift schedules available

**About KINKA FAMILY**

Founded in 2009, KINKA FAMILY was born from our passion to revolutionize Japanese hospitality experiences and to bring original and flavourful Japanese food to the world. Today, we’re recognized as Canada’s largest Japanese restaurant brand, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants and cafés around the world.

We have several brands under our umbrella and each brand is unique in its concept to bring guests on a unique culinary journey unlike any other. As we look ahead, our standards for excellence in our food and service continue to be our guiding vision so that we can give our guests the best Japanese food experience.

**Diversity & Inclusion**