Line Cook - Indian Cuisine (Curry & Tandoor Specialist)

About Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine

Established in 2004 at King & John in downtown Toronto's Entertainment District, Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine is a premier fine dining destination serving local residents, theatre-goers, and corporate clients. We offer high-volume à la carte dining, a popular lunch buffet, and off-site event catering, including an official partnership with City Cruises on the Toronto Harbourfront.

Job Description

We are seeking Line Cooks skilled in Indian cuisine (Curry & Tandoor) to support daily kitchen execution and lead station management during peak service and senior chef off-days. This position offers excellent hands-on culinary experience, operational exposure, and mentorship under a seasoned Master Chef.

• Line Execution: Operate active stations (Curry/Pan line and Tandoor oven) during lunch and dinner services, executing orders with precision, timing, and consistent presentation.
• Prep & Station Setup: Prepare base gravies, marinades, meats, and doughs according to standardized restaurant recipes.
• Shift Leadership: Act as the lead line cook on Thursdays and Sundays (Head Chef off-days), maintaining high culinary standards, kitchen flow, and ticket timing.
• Tandoor Operations: Prepare and bake breads (naans, rotis), kababs, and tandoori appetizers at high temperatures while managing internal meat safety standards.
• Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain strict food safety standards, kitchen sanitation, station cleanliness, and proper FIFO inventory rotation.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience in commercial Indian kitchens (Curry and/or Tandoor line work).
• Skills: Strong knife skills, understanding of Indian spices/flavour profiling, ability to handle high-temperature tandoor ovens, and comfort working in a fast-paced line environment.
• Certification: Valid Ontario Food Handler Certification required.
• Legal Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Flexibility: Must be available to work weekends and lead kitchen shifts on Thursdays and Sundays.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: High integrity, punctuality, reliability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person