Kana Yaari 1425 Bishop Street, North Cambridge ON N1R 6J9 specializing in authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine, offers a variety of traditional dishes prepared with quality ingredients, aromatic spices, and time-honoured cooking techniques. We are committed to providing our customers with flavourful meals, consistent food quality, and excellent dining experiences. To support our growing operations, we are urgently seeking 2 experienced CURRY & TANDOORI COOKS to join our kitchen team on a permanent, full-time basis. The successful candidates will have hands-on experience in preparing traditional Indian and Pakistani curries, operating tandoor ovens, preparing authentic marinades, and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.
Candidates must be knowledgeable in traditional spice blends, curry preparation methods, tandoori cooking techniques, and the preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian dishes.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of Indian & Pakistani curry and tandoori dishes in accordance with the establishment’s culinary style, recipes, and quality standards.
Prepare a full range of traditional curries, including meat, fish, poultry and vegetarian specialty dishes.
Prepare, blend, and use traditional spice mixes, pastes, sauces, and marinades to achieve authentic flavours and consistent results.
Marinate meats, poultry, fish, paneer, and other ingredients for tandoori preparation, ensuring appropriate seasoning, flavour development, and food safety.
Monitor cooking temperatures, cooking times, ingredient proportions, and portion sizes to maintain consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Follow established food safety procedures, including proper food storage, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and safe food-handling practices.
Comply with applicable workplace health and safety requirements, sanitation standards, and the restaurant's operational policies.
Minimize food waste through proper ingredient handling, portion control, storage, and efficient use of kitchen supplies.
Personal Suitability
Strong practical knowledge of traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine, including curry preparation and tandoori cooking.
Proficiency in preparing traditional spice blends, sauces, marinades, and a variety of meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetarian dishes.
Ability to operate tandoor ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail in food preparation, cooking temperatures, portion control, flavour, and presentation.
Reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, safe food handling, and maintaining an organized kitchen.
Willingness to follow established recipes, workplace procedures, and instructions from the Executive Chef.
Wage: $37 per hour for 35-40 hours per week. Must be available to work in shifts & on weekends.
Experience: 2-3 years
Overtime: 1.5 times the wage after 44 hours per week.
Language requirement: English
Education: Secondary schooling
Interested candidates may apply with references to kanayaaricambridge@gmail.com