Cook, Sri Lankan / Tamil Cuisine

Cook, Tamil Cuisine, Jaffna Street Food (Downtown Toronto)

Jaffna Street Food is a Sri Lankan Tamil spot on Dundas St W near the AGO. We're a small, busy kitchen looking for a cook who knows this food well and takes pride in getting it right every plate.

What you'll be doing

  • Cooking to order: curries, kothu roti, string hoppers, rice and curry plates, short eats
  • Prepping sauces, gravies and bases at the start of shift
  • Keeping the line stocked, clean and organized through service
  • Following our recipes so the food tastes the same every time
  • Helping take counter or phone orders during quieter stretches

What we're looking for

  • Real experience cooking Tamil or Sri Lankan food, whether that's in a restaurant, catering, or a busy home kitchen you can speak to
  • Comfortable on a hot line during a rush
  • Reliable and on time. That matters more to us than anything on paper
  • Food Handler Certification, or willing to get one (we'll help)
  • Tamil language is an asset for taking orders from our regulars, but not required

Details

  • Full time and part time positions available
  • Starting at $17.60 per hour, with raises once we see how you work. We move quickly on this for people who are worth it
  • Evenings and weekends required
  • Staff meal on shift

To apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.60-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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