Cook, Ethnic Foods (NOC 63200)

Employer: Colonel Kababz Indian Restaurant & Bar Ltd. o/a Akbar’s own dining lounge

Location: 1905 west broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1Z3

Job title: Cook, Ethnic Foods (NOC 63200)

Salary: $ 38.40 per hour (30-40 hours per week), 4% vacation pay

Position: Permanent and full-time

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 5 years or more

Language: English

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment Conditions: Day, Evening, Morning

Vacancies: 1

Youth, new immigrants, students, apprentices, veterans of Canadian armed forces, visible minorities, and aboriginal people are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and update menu items and daily specials for Akbar’s Own Dining Lounge, including Indian curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis, kebabs, vegetarian/paneer dishes, breads, chutneys, and desserts; estimate food quantities and preparation needs for reservations, and special/banquet events.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes using Indian cooking methods such as marinating, tandoor cooking, curry preparation, tempering spices, dum cooking, and dough preparation for naan/roti; prepare masalas, gravies, chutneys, and accompaniments, and ensure consistent taste, portioning, and presentation.
• Inspect the Indian kitchen, tandoor area, curry/prep stations, buffet and food service areas for cleanliness, food safety, equipment condition, and readiness for service; monitor holding temperatures and hygiene practices for Indian dishes and ingredients.
• Train kitchen staff in Indian food preparation and cooking techniques, including spice blending, marination, tandoor operation, curry-base preparation, portion control, allergen awareness, and safe handling of Indian ingredients such as paneer, ghee, basmati rice, and meat.
• Maintain inventory and records for Indian restaurant supplies and equipment, including spices, basmati rice, ghee, paneer, legumes, produce, meats, tandoor supplies, and kitchen tools; monitor stock levels, place or request orders, and record usage, waste, and equipment maintenance needs.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and work areas, including prep tables, cooking surfaces, utensils, curry stations, tandoor-related work areas, storage areas, and food service areas according to Akbar’s Own Dining Lounge hygiene and safety standards.

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• International

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

To apply, please send your resume at akbarown@gmail.com
By Mail, please apply at the above given address.