Job Title:

Cook, Ethnic Foods

Company:	Sweet India
Location:	Mississauga , ON

Employer: 2108144 Ontario Inc. o/a Sweet India

Where: 7126 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, L4T 2H1

NOC: 63200

Wages: $36.50-$38.50 per hour for 30-40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Full time, Temporary

Job duties

Prepare and cook authentic North Indian complete meals and individual dishes, utilizing traditional spice-blending techniques for signature items such as Butter Chicken, Goat Curry, Biryani, and street-style chaats.
Adapt traditional Indian recipes to accommodate specific customer dietary requirements, including preparing vegan and gluten-free variations of curries like Chana Masala and Aloo Gobhi.
Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers during high-volume periods, training them on specific ethnic food preparation techniques such as proper dough resting for bhaturas and naans, and marination processes for tandoori meats.
Oversee specialized ethnic kitchen operations, managing the workflow between high-heat Tandoor ovens, curry simmering vats, and the street-food prep counters.
Maintain inventory and records of specialized imported Indian ingredients, including raw spices, specific lentil varieties, and basmati rice, while monitoring the condition of specialized equipment like tandoor skewers.
Set up, assemble, and oversee the quality control of complex multi-item platters and combinations, such as the restaurant's Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Thalis.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and work areas, enforcing strict health standards for the safe handling of raw marinated meats and fresh dairy products like paneer and yogurt.
Assist in planning menus, determine accurate portion sizes for dine-in Thalis versus takeout containers, estimate food requirements and costs for slow-cooked meats, and monitor and order daily supplies.

Education: Completion of Secondary School is an asset.

Work Experience: 1-2 years experience of commercial cooking required.

Cuisine Specialties: South East Asian (North Indian Cuisines)

Language: English