Line Cook/Prep Cook

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the food industry and a strong commitment to food safety and quality. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that our meals are prepared efficiently and meet the high standards of our restaurant.

About Maurya's:

Established 2004, we are a family-owned local business in the heart of downtown Kamloops. We are not your average Indian restaurant We are growing the Maurya's brand rapidly by the day. Our mission is to create Far From Ordinary experiences for our "guests" — a contemporary approach to Indian regional cuisine, flair of global inspiration, 5 star service, and a mix of culture & tradition in our craft cocktails.

Our core values, mission, and vision are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process. We work in dozens of verticals, and are looking for all sorts of talent in the f&b industry as well as partnerships, suppliers, marketers etc.

Key Objectives:

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, chopping, and measuring.
• Assist in the cooking process by following recipes and cooking instructions.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Help with inventory by reporting shortages.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
• Participate in daily kitchen operations, including setup and breakdown of the kitchen at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including workstations and equipment.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas after each use to ensure a safe and hygienic cooking environment.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks such as cleaning kitchen hoods, vents, ovens, refrigerators, and other large kitchen appliances

Schedule:

• Typically 5-hour shifts, up to 12-20 hours per week.
• Day or Evening shifts, 3-4 days a week, usually 12pm - 5pm or 5pm-12am but may vary
• Hours may increase in summer.
• Weekends

Key competencies:

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Time pressured, high-pressure & high-stress environments

Is comfortable with repetitive work

Multitasking

Multipurpose

Collaborative teamwork

Following up

Self-starts on tasks

A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and help others in the kitchen such as occasionally washing dishes if needed.

Education/experience:

MUST have worked in a restaurant or fast food setting.

Understand operations of kitchen and front of house through previous jobs

Experience of 3 months minimum is an asset

Knowledge and understanding of Indian cuisine is an asset, but not required

Physical Requirements:

Standing and walking for lengthening periods.

Is physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifts heavy loads up to 22kg (50lbs).

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Maurya's recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

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Job Type: Part-time

Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 5-8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• This is a part-time position around 15-20 hours a week, does that work for you?
• Have you had any restaurant, fast food, hotel, or hospitality experience before? If so, how many months/years?
• Are you physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifts heavy loads up to 22kg (50lbs).
• This position usually offers evening shifts typically 5-8 hour shifts, up to 15-20 hours per week around 3-4 days a week, usually 9am-3pm and 5pm-1am but may vary. Weekends apply. Does this work for you?

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• This is a part-time position around 15-20 hours a week, does that work for you? *REQUIRED*
• Have you had any restaurant, fast food, hotel, or hospitality experience before? If so, how many months/years? *REQUIRED*
• Are you physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifts heavy loads up to 22kg (50lbs). *REQUIRED*
• This position usually offers evening shifts typically 5-8 hour shifts, up to 15-20 hours per week around 3-4 days a week, usually 9am-3pm and 5pm-1am but may vary. Weekends apply. Does this work for you? *REQUIRED*

Work Location: In person