Cook – Chinese Cuisine

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Description

The Company: T&T Supermarket Inc.
Corporate Office: 6311 Fraserwood Place, Richmond, BC V6W 1J2
Work Location: 3000-10153 King George BlvdSurrey, BCV3T 2W1
Start Date: ASAP
Type of Position: Full time, Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Hours per Week: 40
Employment Conditions: Early morning, Day, Shift, Weekend, Flexible hours
Wage: $21 – $24.50 /hour (To be negotiated)
Benefits:

• 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
• Employer will pay transportation and interim accommodation expenses relocating to BC

Language:

• English

Education

• Trades certificate or diploma in Culinary or related field

The Role: Reporting to Kitchen Department Head, the Cook (NOC 63200) is primarily responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of specialty Chinese food dishes and assisting in the promotion of this specialized cuisine to the Asian and other communities. The Cook supervises a team of kitchen helpers while ensuring that the preparation of the specialized food style and technique are performed in accordance with corporate policies and regulatory procedures. Experience

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

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

• Client focus, Dependability, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Efficient Interpersonal skills, Time management

Work Site Environment

• Noisy, Odours, Hot, Non-smoking

Work Setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Food Specialties

• Cantonese Cuisine
• Szechuan
• Dim Sum

Major Responsibilities:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

1. 2 year to less than 3 years of proven work experience in one or more of the following specialty Chinese food techniques and styles:

• 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

2. Possess a formal cooking certificate from a recognized institution will be an asset
3. Experience managing and supervising kitchen staff will be an asset
4. Demonstrate strong organization, and problem-solving skills
5. Demonstrate accountability, and reliability
6. Possess a positive, proactive, and self-motivated work attitude
7. Committed to comply with company’s rules and regulations
8. Ability to work as a part of a team in a fast paced, food preparation environment
9. Ability to communicate ideas and recommendations to team members in a professional manner
10. Must be flexible to work in various shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, morning and evening hours
11. Ability to speak and understand English language

How to Apply

If you are interested in the Cook position and would like to join and grow with T&T Supermarket Inc., we encourage you to send us a Cover Letter and Resume in confidence to jobs_wr@tntsupermarket.com We thank all applicants who applied for the position; however, only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.   About T&T Supermarket Inc. Established in 1993 with Head Office located in Richmond B.C., T&T Supermarket Inc. (www.tnt-supermarket.com) is a unique place to work for, bringing dynamic people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent together. Our mission is to enrich the lifestyle of our customers by bringing Asian-Canadian families fresh foods that they love, and introducing to mainstream Canadian families the diversity of Asian food culture at stores that offer exceptional convenience, service, and value.

Job Categories: Retail. Job Types: Full-Time.

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