Job description

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