Kitchen Cook

Company Description

Tashkent Uzbek Cuisine, located in Vancouver, BC, specializes in serving authentic Uzbek and Central Asian dishes. Our menu features beloved traditional items such as plov, manti, samsa and lagman, delivering the rich flavors of Uzbekistan to our community. We cater to a variety of dining preferences, offering dine-in, delivery, pickup, and catering services. Our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that celebrates the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

Role Description

Full-time and part-time on-site Cook position based in Vancouver, BC. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking the dishes from our menu, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment. Duties also include collaborating with kitchen staff to manage prep work, portion control, and plating, while following traditional recipes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in food preparation and cooking, particularly in traditional Uzbek and Central Asian cuisines
• Knowledge of kitchen safety, food hygiene, and sanitation principles
• Ability to follow traditional recipes, manage portion control, and maintain consistent food quality
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with the kitchen staff
• Organizational skills to manage kitchen inventory and maintain cleanliness
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment
• Previous experience as a cook or chef in a restaurant setting is a strong advantage
• Basic understanding of inventory management is a plus

Pay: $18.25-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous cooking or kitchen experience?

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person