Line Cook

Line Cook - south/north (east) Indian cuisine and Indo-Chinese Hakka fusion (Szechuan) food

Employer: Kothur Indian Restaurant Inc., O/A Kothur Indian Restaurant

Business and work address: 778 Hamilton Rd, London, ON N5Z 1T9

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time.

Job Vacancies: 2 (two)

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preparation and production of south/north (east) Indian and Indo-Chinese Hakka style fusion (Szechuan) food in a fast-paced working environment. The right candidate will provide hands-on culinary skill to deliver excellent quality food and service to the customer.

Kothur Indian Restaurant is a specialty Indian restaurant established in 2004 and has served many loyal guests their favourite dishes and drinks, becoming more than just a place to have a nice meal, but rather a gathering spot to celebrate friends and family. Kothur offers a bouquet of hand-picked south/north (east) Indian cuisine dishes and Indo-Chinese Hakka style fusion (Szechuan) food, chosen from various parts of the country to suit the global palate. The menu features an extensive array of selections among authentic south/north (east) Indian and Indo-Chinese Hakka fusion (Szechuan) cuisine to dedicate the craft of home cooking away from home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook full meals, individual dishes and specialty foods as instructed by chef;
• Participate in planning menus;
• Ensure consistent and high-quality food preparation and presentation;
• Order, and maintain inventory and supplies;
• Train and supervise staff in meal preparation and cooking;
• Work with minimal supervision;
• Prepare and adapt dishes for customers with allergies and intolerances;
• Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, Tandoor Clay Oven, etc.);
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained including cleaning kitchen and work areas;
• Prepare South and North Indian cuisine dishes like Idly, Vada, Dosa, Sambar, Chutney and Butter chicken, White sauce, onion sauce and Varieties of naan breads;
• Prepare Indo-Chinese Hakka Style Fusion (Szechuan) Dishes.

Position Requirements/Skills:

• Completion of a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year;
• Previous experience as a Cook in a professional kitchen for 3 to 5 years;
• Knowledge of south/north (east) Indian and Indo-Chinese (Szechuan) cooking techniques and flavours is highly desirable.
• Well versed in health and sanitation laws;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately;
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong teamwork and organizing skills;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
• Must be reliable and a team player.

Language Requirements: English

Work Setting: Restaurant/Bar/Takeout/Delivery

Working Conditions:

• Must be organized and pay attention to detail, especially allergy and spice level requests;
• Fast-paced environment to meet orders in a timely manner;
• Physically demanding, as must be standing on feet for long hours;
• Exposure to hot ovens and grills;
• Handling heavy loads (up to 40 pounds);
• Exposure to cold refrigerators;
• There are typical safety concerns and hazards associated with a restaurant at the work location. These hazards include minor burns, dropping heavy equipment, cuts from sharp knives, chemical burns/irritations from cleaning supplies, using the oil fryer, operating the tandoori clay oven, etc.

Work Hours: Minimum 30 to 44 hours per week, with occasional overtime. Shift work, including early mornings, evening and night shifts. Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays.

Wages: $34.07 per hour, and overtime rate of $51.10 per hour will apply after 44 hours of work per week.

Benefits: Free meals and free Parking available.