Thai jobs in Don Mills, ON

Our busy Thai restaurant is looking for a professional Line Cook who can help prepare meals as per our traditional recipes. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating meal portions, cleaning food, cooking meals and keeping a sanitized work area. We are seeking an individual who has experience in the food service industry and is committed to impeccable food presentation and garnishing, which is important for impressing our guests and creating repeat business.

The primary function of the line cook position is to provide support to the Head Chef and 1st Cook by assisting in all areas of food preparation and production. The primary objective is to improve the operations and efficiency. Understand the importance of and promote the Company’s Mission, Vision &Values, while being a team player, punctual and adaptable to fast paced work environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures, including health and safety at all times.
• Assist in preparing food in accordance to the menu specifications and guidelines as set out by the Company.
• Prepares and cooks all meals according to specs
• Follows all food handling, health and safety regulations, reports any unsafe working conditions
• Controls waste of food
• Maintains prep and storage areas in a clean, tidy and safe manner
• Ensures proper rotation of perishable stocks
• Able to support all stations – including prep, wok and grill etc.
• Communicate and co-ordinate with co-workers and food servers to ensure that the service of food is efficient/timely and that the quality of food meets the customer’s and Chef’s expectations
• Assist in maintaining budgeted food costs through the efficient control of food handling and portioning practices
• Maintain all aspects of safety, sanitation and cleanliness of work areas and general equipment maintenance.
• Attend food service meetings as required
• Sets a fine example as to reliability, punctuality, attendance, grooming and dress
• Contributes to a progressive work environment through suggestions for improvement to operations
• Does not discuss confidential matters with any other than authorized personnel.
• Performs additional or alternate future tasks and duties that may be reasonably assigned to serve both the ongoing and changing needs of the Company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Some post-secondary education in a credited cooking school preferred
• Good written and oral English skills
• Trained in Thai food carving or open to learning about food carving
• Food Handlers Certificate required
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule: days, evenings and week-ends
• Punctual and committed to work schedules

Physical Requirements

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Works in close contact with products containing seafood, shellfish and nuts e.g. peanut.
• Must be acclimatized to the noise level and temperature fluctuations of a commercial kitchen
• Requires near vision (attention to detail when preparing, cutting, operating machinery/equipment)
• Continuously stands for prolonged periods of time (ability to stand for 5 hours intervals – average shift 10 hours)
• Continuous limb coordination
• Hazards – Equipment, machinery tools, fire, steam, hot surfaces, slippery surfaces
• Discomforts – temperature fluctuations

We appreciate your interest, but as we receive many applications, we will contact you only when an opportunity arises for which you may be qualified. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Elmwood Spa, Bangkok Garden and elmspa recruits and selects the best-qualified candidates in accordance with our equal opportunity employment approach. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• This role is a mix of Lunches and Dinners. Are there any days that you would not be available to work a lunch or dinner shift?
• How many many years of experience cooking with an Asian Wok do you have?

Experience:

• line cook: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person