2541979 Alberta Ltd. o/a Shree Restaurant Bakery & Sweets is a reputable Indian dining establishment specializing in authentic East Indian cuisine. We are committed to delivering high-quality dishes prepared with traditional techniques, fresh ingredients, and classic regional flavours.

We are seeking experienced Indian Ethnic Food Cooks for our busy restaurant located at 2838 James Mowatt Trail, Edmonton, AB, T6W 3R3. Must know curries, tandoori dishes, spice blends and authentic Indian cooking methods.

We offer:

Wage: $ 36.00 hour
Work schedule: 30 to 40 hours per week
Vacancies: 2

Terms of employment:

Full time permanent position
Job start date: as soon as possible
Employment conditions: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours
Work location: 2838 James Mowatt Trail, Edmonton, AB, T6W 3R3

Work setting: Restaurant

Cuisine specialties: East Indian; Vegetarian; Non- Vegetarian; Gluten-free; Vegan

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare and cook complete meals and a variety of individual dishes, with a focus on authentic East Indian cuisine such as curries, tandoori items, biryanis, vegetarian dishes, breads (naan, roti), and appetizers
Follow traditional recipes and maintain consistent flavour, texture, portioning, and presentation for all menu items
Prepare specialized spice blends, masalas, marinades, and curry bases according to established standards
Manage daily mise-en-place, including ingredient preparation, chopping, marination, grinding spices, and preparing bases
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and tools, including tandoor oven, tawa, gas burners, deep fryers, and other cooking appliances
Coordinate and assist in the planning of special events, buffets, and banquets
Requisition and order food items, ingredients, supplies, and kitchen equipment as needed
Inspect kitchen and food service areas to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
Maintain accurate inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment
Train kitchen staff in preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, and safe kitchen practices
Supervise kitchen staff and helpers to ensure efficient workflow and timely service
Manage daily kitchen operations and support smooth service during peak hours
Recruit and hire kitchen personnel when required
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, work surfaces, and all kitchen areas regularly

Cooking specific skills required:

Tandoor Operation: Must have proven experience operating tandoor ovens at 400°F.
Regional Specialties: Ability to prepare dishes from key Indian regions such as Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali and Kashmiri cuisines.
Spice Management: Understanding of whole vs. ground spice usage and skill in preparing freshly ground masalas.
Roasting Proficiency: Knowledge of proper roasting levels for different spices and ingredients.
Marination Skills: Experience working with yogurt-based marinades, correct use of tenderizers, and balanced spice rub ratios.
Grilling Technique: Strong command of proper char and grill methods for authentic flavor and texture.

Qualifications and skills :

Must be able to communicate in English
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
3 years to less than 5 years of experience
Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain)

Personal suitability:

Client focus;
Dependability;
Flexibility;
Initiative, Organized and Reliability;
Time management

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail;
Fast-paced environment;
Physically demanding;
Repetitive tasks;
Standing for extended periods;
Work under pressure

Shree Restaurant Bakery & Sweets

Open Positions

Indian Ethnic Food Cooks