Employer: Bawarchi Indian Cuisine
Location: Scarborough, ON
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Job Summary
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine is seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing authentic Indian cuisine, with expertise in Hyderabadi dishes preferred. The Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes, including Hyderabadi specialties such as Chicken and Mutton Dum Biryani, Haleem, Mirchi ka Salan, Baghare Baingan, Qubani ka Meetha, and other traditional recipes.
- Plan and organize daily food preparation to ensure timely service and consistent quality.
- Prepare and blend traditional spices while maintaining authentic flavours and presentation.
- Apply traditional cooking techniques, including Dum (sealed slow-cooking) methods.
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace health regulations.
- Manage inventory, order ingredients, rotate stock, and minimize food waste.
- Train and support junior kitchen staff and kitchen helpers as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Chef or Specialty Cook in a commercial kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cuisine; experience with Hyderabadi cuisine is a strong asset.
- Excellent understanding of traditional Indian spices, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Food Handler Certificate is an asset or willingness to obtain one before employment.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Staff meals and employee discounts (where applicable).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume through Indeed or apply in person at Bawarchi Indian Cuisine, Scarborough.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bawarchi Indian Cuisine is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Pay: $17.20-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Telugu (preferred)
- Tamil (preferred)
- Hindi (preferred)
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
