Looking for a rewarding opportunity in the heart of Vietnamese cuisine? Our Vietnamese restaurant is seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
As a beloved local eatery known for our delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, we're dedicated to presenting the best flavors from all corners of Vietnam.
We're not about claiming to be the best or the most authentic - we're about sharing our love for Vietnamese food with our guests. Each dish is a reflection of our family's personal tastes and culinary heritage, carefully prepared to delight every palate.
When you join us, you're not just an employee - you're part of our culinary family. We prioritize creating a warm and inclusive environment where teamwork and camaraderie thrive.
Business address: 2052 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time position: 30 hours/week
Wage: 28.85$/hour
Vacation: 10 days of paid vacation per year
Work Location: In-person at 2052 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Schedule:
Will be required to work, early mornings and late nights.
Might be required to work Straight Shifts, Split shifts
Might be required to work weekdays, weekends
Overtime might be required
Positions: 2
Please email [email protected]
Duties / Responsibilities:
Perform various cooking processes, ensuring dishes are prepared according to traditional recipes and techniques while maintaining food hygiene and safety standards.
Ensure quality and quantity of dishes, ensuring they meet the restaurant's standards for Vietnamese and Singaporean cuisine.
Ensure hygiene and preparation practices, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness in handling raw ingredients like seafood and fresh herbs characteristic of Vietnamese and Singaporean dishes.
Manage the kitchen operations, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality food production.
Organize and assign tasks to kitchen staff during shifts, prioritizing tasks to efficiently handle the preparation of Vietnamese and Singaporean dishes.
Optimize the use of resources including electricity, water, natural gas, and food ingredients to minimize waste, with a focus on sustainable cooking practices relevant to Vietnamese and Singaporean cuisine.
Ensure the kitchen and work areas are prepared before the start of each shift, with special attention to the setup for Vietnamese and Singaporean food preparation, such as stations for rice noodles, stir-fry, and soup bases.
Coordinate with other cooks to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders, with attention to dishes that require longer preparation times.
Ensure inventory and availability of ingredients, ensuring the quality and quantity meet the needs for authentic Vietnamese and Singaporean cooking.
Ensure proper storage of ingredients in dry and cold storage, implementing FIFO principles to maintain freshness, particularly for perishable goods like herbs and spices.
Conduct periodic inspections of storage and preparation areas to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and maintained according to the restaurant's guidelines, with particular care for specialized tools used in Vietnamese and Singaporean cuisine.
Provide training and guidance to new employees on the professional skills required for preparing Vietnamese and Singaporean dishes, including the use of traditional ingredients and cooking methods.
Be prepared to take on additional tasks as assigned by superiors, showing flexibility and a commitment to the restaurant's success.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Secondary School Certificate. College / Vocational Diploma in Culinary Arts Preferred.
2+ years of commercial cooking experience with Wok
1 year minimum experience with Vietnamese or Singaporean Cuisine, and related specialized cooking techniques including Wok Style Cooking. Also required are other techniques, processes, and tools involved in high-skill dishes such as Frog Congee and Asian Seafood.