Job Description

Position summary:

In this position you are responsible for carrying out daily prep, cooking, and cleaning tasks using a checklist. Collaborating with the kitchen crew is mandatory, as well as maintaining knowledge of Indian cuisine. This is a role with complex and basic cooking tasks that must be prepped according to restaurants recipes. Multi-purpose and multi-tasking jobs in a commercial kitchen.

It is key to bringing smooth flow and assistance to the head/line cooks for production. It can be a high-stress job but if a person is organized, they'll find the job gets easier as their art of cooking skills get sharper. Chefs and cooks at Maurya's are the heartbeat of the kitchen who build a strong foundation to create a successful career in the culinary industry.

About Maurya's:

Established 2004, we are a family-owned local business in the heart of downtown Kamloops. We are not your average Indian restaurant! We are growing the Maurya's brand rapidly by the day. Our mission is to create Far From Ordinary experiences for our "guests" -- a contemporary approach to Indian regional cuisine, flair of global inspiration, 5 star service, and a mix of culture & tradition in our craft cocktails.

Our core values, mission, and vision are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process. We work in dozens of verticals, and are looking for all sorts of talent in the f&b industry as well as partnerships, suppliers, marketers etc.

Key Objectives:
1. Operating a Tandoor (Indian clay oven) and the deep-fryer which is included in the 'Tandoor chefs' section the correct and safe way.

2. Taking special care in ensuring that food is cooked evenly since the temperature in the Tandoor clay oven can vary from bottom to top. This includes quickly searing and sealing the outside of food items like meat/vegetables, and preparing naan breads to company standards.

3. Preparing naan breads at the correct timing in accordance with the head chef by being aware of the cooking time of the main courses ordered.

4. Prepping all assigned prep work items for kitchen production in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes, and techniques from the company's recipe book and the head chef's confirmation.

5. Following the checklist(s) and the main whiteboard for daily tasks. This includes following up and collaborating with other team members in the kitchen to stay on track.

6. Going from basic prep work like dough-portioning to more complex prep work like making pakoras, and samosas according to company standards. Prepping dishes like salads, mango lassi, raita, chicken marination, cooking rice, making dough etc.

7. Maintains knowledge of company specifications, recipes, Indian cuisine and its spices. Knowledge of the company's policies and procedures manual, mission statement, vision statement, and supporting programs and employees in accordance with same.

8. Can independently set up their workstation and gather ingredients in the kitchen to cook prep-work according to the recipe.

9. Self-switching between stations and 'prep work tasks' by looking at the environment and its priorities. Understands what prep work is priority.

10. Using machines and basic knife skills to cut a variety of veggies and meats. Handling, cutting, cooking and marinating meats/vegetables in the tandoor. Peeling and chopping vegetables like potatoes and onions.

11. Keeping chef stations organized/re-filled

12. Storing your prep work into coolers. Keeping the cooler prep work up-to-date by reporting any shortages in stock to appropriate stakeholders.

13. Occasionally attending and providing input into staff meetings and participating in training, and educational sessions.

14. Working well under pressure. Meeting cost control guidelines, portion-sizing, and production schedules.

16. Following the maintenance practices of all workstations. Following the stocking and re-filling practices of groceries and products in the kitchen and refrigerators through proper labelling and storage techniques.

17. Carrying out general cleaning, kitchen cleaning tasks, surface sanitization and performing the weekly/shift-end cleaning routines.

Key competencies:

Willingness to learn Is comfortable with repetitive work Multitasking Multipurpose Collaborative teamwork Following up Self-starts on tasks Sincere desire to give the best to guests
Education/experience:

A minimum experience of 1 - 2 years in a commercial kitchen of complex prep cooking is a MUST. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Indian cuisine is a MUST. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Has basic understanding of commercial kitchen operations. Works effectively within a team and recognizes when to provide support to other kitchen team members.
Physical Requirements:

Being able to work prolonged periods of working in a commercial kitchen environment, standing and walking for lengthening periods. Can sustain without breaks only during the extremely busy peak hours. Is physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifts heavy loads around 22-25kg. Is comfortable with repetitive work Is comfortable in an environment with many rich smells from cooking with spices and sauces. Going up and down stairs
Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce Maurya's recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

Salary: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

Store discount Free Food
Language Requirement:

Fluent English, preferred Hindi
Schedule:

4 - 8 hour shift Day Shift Mostly evening/late night shifts (5pm to 1am) Holidays Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:

Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you had any restaurant, fast food, or hotel experince before? If so, how many months/years? Do you have knowledge on Indian cuisine and/or Indian regional cuisine? Yes or no?
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.85 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC V2C 1Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

REQUIRED

This is a part-time to full time position around 15-30 hours a week, does that work for you (afternoon & evening shifts mostly from 5pm - 1am)?

Have you had any restaurant, fast food, or hotel experience before? If so, how many months/years?
Work Location: In person