Cook

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Panorama Indian Lounge

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 15153 56 Ave Unit - F106, Surrey, BC V3S 9A5

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to add to our team three passionate and responsible Cooks who can work collaboratively to manage all responsibilities related to kitchen operations and maintenance. Someone who is passionate about food and the hospitality industry and brings their experience in authentic Indian cuisine. Our ideal cook is a motivated self-starter that can anticipate any problems before they happen. The Cooks should have the ability to work in a dynamic team environment, multitask, and effectively communicate.

JOB TITLE: Cook

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

• Preparing and cooking complete meals including authentic Indian food, high quality traditional appetizers, biryani, and other dishes on the menu.
• Prepare traditional Vegetarian, and Meat dishes and all accompanying sauces.
• Involved in planning menus, determining size of food portions, estimating food requirements and costs, monitor and order supplies.
• Train kitchen staff, scheduling and supervising kitchen helpers daily, weekly and monthly.
• Plating, assembling and garnishing of all food products in a uniform manner.
• Monitor all dishes leaving the kitchen to ensure quality and good presentation of all food adapting recipes to special requests such as allergies and special diets.
• Complete all aspects of the job in a manner that will not affect the speed or quality of customer service at any time.
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, washing and cleaning of floors, crockery, utensils and other kitchen equipment to ensure that the necessary hygiene, health, safety and sanitary standards are maintained in the kitchen.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment adhering to food safety rules, quality and control standards.
• Receiving, storage and preparation of all food products according to the restaurant’s specifications and practices, as well as overseeing kitchen operations.
• Maintaining proper inventory levels of prepared products, supplies and equipment.
• Communicate with customers, staff and management in a friendly, yet professional manner.
• Other related duties as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of secondary school is an asset
• Ability to communicate in English
• One year of cooking experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending
• Standing for extended periods
• Capable of lifting/pushing heavy objects weighing over 40 lbs
• Sometimes work in a noisy and distracting environment
• Work independently with minimal or no supervision
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Spatial awareness and ability to navigate a busy kitchen 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Client focus and dependability
• Must be a team player, flexible, reliable and organized
• Must be available before and after hours to open and close the restaurant as required
• Must be available for all hours of operation including overtime and weekend work as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent, Full-time, Long-term.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

WAGES:  $17.70 per hour

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer.
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

LOCATION OF WORK:  15153 56 Ave Unit - F106, Surrey, BC V3S 9A5

ANTICIPATED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible.

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us panoramaloungebc@gmail.com or by mail to 15153 56 Ave Unit - F106, Surrey, BC V3S 9A5. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.