Cook East Indian Restaurant jobs in Vancouver, BC

We are seeking an experienced Indian Chef specializing in Punjabi cuisine to join our restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of professional experience cooking Punjabi and Indian food in a restaurant kitchen and be able to independently prepare a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes while maintaining consistent quality, taste, and presentation.

The chef will be responsible for preparing our Indian menu, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, properly handling and storing food, and ensuring that all cooking and food preparation areas meet required hygiene and food safety standards.

Duties

• Prepare and cook a variety of Punjabi and Indian dishes according to restaurant recipes and quality standards
• Independently prepare key menu items including Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry, Dal Makhani, Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, Kadhai Paneer, Chili Chicken/Paneer, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Malai Chicken Tikka, Afgani Chicken Tikka, Paneer Tikka, naan, paratha, chaat and other Indian dishes
• Prepare Indian gravies, sauces, marinades, spice blends and other ingredients required for daily kitchen operations
• Maintain consistent taste, portion sizes, quality, and presentation of all Indian dishes
• Prepare food efficiently during busy restaurant service while keeping up with customer orders
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and food safety procedures
• Clean up after yourself throughout the shift, including cleaning workstations, utensils, preparation areas, and equipment after use
• Leave the kitchen clean and organized at the end of each day, including cleaning cooking surfaces, preparation areas, equipment, and other areas used during the shift
• Properly store and label food and ingredients at the end of the shift
• Monitor food inventory and notify management when ingredients or supplies need to be replenished
• Minimize food waste and maintain proper portion control
• Work cooperatively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth restaurant operations
• Follow restaurant recipes and instructions while maintaining the authenticity and quality of Punjabi and Indian cuisine

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience cooking Punjabi/Indian cuisine in a restaurant kitchen
• Strong knowledge of Punjabi cuisine, Indian spices, cooking techniques, and traditional preparation methods
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of Indian dishes independently
• Experience preparing tandoori dishes, curries, paneer dishes, lentils, naan, paratha and Indian appetizers
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality and taste
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a kitchen team

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a Punjabi or North Indian restaurant
• Experience with high-volume restaurant service
• Experience preparing food for catering and large orders
• Experience with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes

Pay: From $3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person