Gen Ley Enterprises Ltd. O/A Indian Wok Restaurant is looking for 2 Cooks to join them asap.
Work Location: 5212 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E9
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (35 to 40 hours a week)
Wage: $23 to $30 per hour (based on experience)
Work Setting: Indian-Chinese cuisine restaurant
Job Duties:
1. Collaborate with the restaurant management to develop and update the menu, ensuring it includes a variety of Indian-Chinese dishes.
2. Prepare ingredients for dishes, including chopping, slicing, marinating, and measuring.
3. Cook dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards, using traditional Indian and Chinese cooking techniques.
4. Monitor and maintain stock levels of ingredients, ensuring that there are enough supplies for daily operations.
5. Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
6. Keep the kitchen area organized and clean, including proper storage of ingredients and kitchen tools.
7. Be able to handle multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring that each dish is prepared and served in a timely manner.
8. Collaborate with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate orders and maintain smooth kitchen operations.
9. Pay attention to the visual appeal of each dish, as presentation is important in Indian-Chinese cuisine.
10. Train and supervise junior kitchen staff, such as line cooks and prep cooks, as needed.
11. Minimize food wastage and work efficiently to control food costs.

Job Requirements:
Education: No formal education required but high school graduation would be an asset
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in similar setting is required
(Note: Applicants with culinary certificate or cooking diploma can be considered with less than 1 year experience)
Language: Must be able to communicate in English (functional English is required). Functional in Chinese is an asset.
Essential Skills: Have a deep understanding of Indian and Chinese spices, herbs, sauces, and other essential ingredients used in the cuisine.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, must be able to work under pressure, standing for extended periods, repetitive tasks and attention to detail
Personal Suitability: organized, client focused, team player, able to use good judgement and reliable

How to apply: Interested candidates may email their resume to: indianwokbby@outlook.com

*No phone calls or drop-ins please
*People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply!
*Youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and newcomers are encouraged to apply as well