Position: Cook
Number of Positions we are hiring: 1
Company: Taste of Spice
Address: 61 Saskatchewan Ave East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8 Canada
Reporting to: General Manager
NOC: 63200
Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent Position
Job Reference # TS5264
Location of Work: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
Language Preference: English
We will provide:
- Salary: $ 23 per hour
- Paid vacation of 2 Weeks each year or 4% of salary
- Minimum 30 hours/week throughout your employment period
Duties
- Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes using traditional Indian cooking techniques, following established recipes, portion controls and quality standards
- Independently operate and maintain specialized Indian restaurant equipment, including commercial tandoori ovens, high-output gas ranges, heavy-duty burners, tava/griddle pans, kadhai and degchi pots, commercial deep fryers, rice cookers, steamers, and industrial spice grinders
- Prepare and process raw ingredients, including meats, seafood, vegetables, lentils and spices, requiring knowledge of Indian marination, tempering (tadka), slow-cooking and high-heat roasting techniques
- Prepare curry bases, gravies, spice blends and marinades from scratch, requiring precision in spice ratios, timing and temperature control
- Monitor cooking processes, adjust heat sources, and ensure food is cooked to proper texture, flavour and safety standards
- Maintain inventory records, assist with stock rotation, and identify supply requirements for specialized ingredients and spices
- Ensure full compliance with provincial health regulations, food safety standards, sanitation protocols and HACCP requirements
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations, kitchen equipment and food storage areas
- Coordinate tasks with other kitchen staff during peak service hours to ensure timely and efficient food production
- Provide guidance and on-the-job training to junior cooks or kitchen helpers as required
- Assist in recruiting and hiring kitchen staff.
Requirements
- No Education Requirements
- Work Experience: Minimum three years of work experience as a Cook
- Ability to legally work in Canada
Apply to: tasteofspice12@gmail.com
