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1177 Brimley Road, Scarborough, ON

AAHA..! Truly South Inc. o/a Aaha Truly South!

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1177 Brimley Road, Scarborough, ON

South Indian Cuisine Cook

Scarborough, ON (view on map)

Posted 20 days ago

Job Description

Employer: AAHA..! Truly South Inc. o/a Aaha Truly South!

Company Description: Aaha Truly South! brings the vibrant flavors of South India to Scarborough and Downtown Toronto, offering a delightful selection of authentic vegetarian dishes. Whether you are a local or a visitor, our restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional South Indian dishes like dosas, idlis, vadas, and more.

We’re not just a South Indian vegetarian restaurant — we are a place where tradition meets innovation and where every meal is a celebration of the rich flavors, textures, and spices of South Indian cuisine.

Business Address/Location of Work: 1177 Brimley Road, Toronto, Ontario M1P 3G5

Nature of Employment: Permanent Full-Time, Shift and Flexible Hours, Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $65,750 - $68,000 per year (commensurate upon experience)

Benefits: 4% Vacation Pay

Number of Positions: 1

Language: English

Job Summary: The South Indian Cuisine Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and producing authentic vegetarian South Indian dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires hands-on experience with traditional ingredients, specialized equipment, and authentic cooking techniques used in South Indian cuisine. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong culinary skills, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering high-quality food while preserving the rich flavors and traditions of South Indian cuisine.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook authentic South Indian cuisine, with a focus on vegetarian specialty dishes such as dosas, idlis, vadas, uttapams, sambar, and other traditional menu items, using authentic ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques;
• Ensure authentic preparation methods are followed using traditional South Indian spices, ingredients, cooking techniques and specialty equipment;
• Modify dishes as required to accommodate customer dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special requests;
• Prepare dishes according to recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines to maintain food quality and consistency;
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure customer orders are prepared efficiently and served in a timely manner;
• Assist with scaling recipes and preparing dishes for large catering orders while ensuring consistency, quality, and timely execution;
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, spices, batters, and kitchen supplies, and assist with ordering when stock is low;
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures to ensure food safety compliance;
• Clean, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of specialized kitchen equipment and workstations;
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations in kitchen and storage areas; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required;
• At least two (2) years of prior work experience as a Cook is required;
• Knowledge of and experience in preparing and cooking South Indian cuisine is required;
• Familiarity in South Indian vegetarian cuisine will be considered an asset, but not required;
• Fluency in verbal English is required;
• Must be dependable, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment; and
• Must have a professional attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Please apply: by email at [email protected] with resume