Cook – Chinese Cuisine

– 10 days vacation 

– Extended health care plan 

– Dental care plan 

– Group life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment plan 

– Vision care plan 

– Staff purchasing discount 

– Subsidized staff meal 

– Team building opportunities 

– Employer will pay transportation expenses relocating to BC  

– English 

– Trades certificate or diploma in Culinary or related field 

– 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in preparing/cooking a variety of speciality Chinese food dishes in commercial kitchens. 

– 1 year to less than 2 years of prior experience in supervising 5+ people 

– Knowledge with food safety and control of food costs and wastage 

– Ability to lift up to 50lbs 

– Food and/or beverage processing 

– Public transportation is available 

– Fast-paced environment, Handle heavy loads, Work under pressure, Physical demanding, Standing for extended periods, Walking, Tight Deadlines, Repetitive Tasks, Attention to details, Bending, crouching, kneeling 

– Client focus, Dependability, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Efficient Interpersonal skills, Time management, Excellent oral communication 

– Noisy, Odours, Hot, Wet/damp, Non-smoking 

– Supermarket/grocery store 

– Food Service Establishment 

– Cantonese Cuisine 

– Szechuan 

– Dim Sum 

– 5-10 people 

– Prepare, handle and cook specialty foods in the assigned specialty, including Chinese barbecue, Chinese Dim Sum and Chinese stir-fry  

– Participate in new Chinese menus and dishes research and development process, encourage innovations 

– Provide training and feedbacks to the kitchen helpers in the assigned area 

– Maintain a clean workstation throughout the day in accordance with health and safety policies 

– Ensure recipes are being executed as stated in the SOPs with excellent quality and food proportions are selected accurately 

– Ensure accurate receiving and inventory of ingredients/foods 

– Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times and all temperature records are properly maintained  

– Assist in the promotion of the specialized cuisine to Asian customers, as well as customers from other communities who visit the store  

   – Chinese barbecue (including varieties of poultry, pork and sausages marinated in different sauces and barbequed with specialized equipment);  

   – Chinese Dim Sum cuisine and snacks (including varieties of steamed, deep-fried, baked, pan-fried, marinated savories and sweet items from Northern China);  

     – Chinese stir-fry technique  

– Possess a formal cooking certificate from a recognized institution will be an asset 

– Experience managing and supervising kitchen staff will be an asset 

– Demonstrate strong organization, and problem-solving skills  

– Demonstrate accountability, and reliability 

– Possess a positive, proactive, and self-motivated work attitude 

– Committed to comply with company’s rules and regulations 

– Ability to work as a part of a team in a fast paced, food preparation environment 

– Ability to communicate ideas and recommendations to team members in a professional manner  

– Must be flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours 

– Ability to speak and understand English language