Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 – 40 hours per week
Language of Work: English
Company Info:
Located by the harbour in the historic fishing village of Steveston, Richmond, BC, Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine guests are greeted with a beautiful ocean view and unique décor, transporting them on an intriguing and memorable culinary journey. We provide authentic, upscale Thai food, inventive cocktails, and a carefully curated wine list.
Baan Lao means “Our Home”, reflecting our core value of ensuring everyone feels like an honoured guest. Enveloped in the warmth of our surroundings and the hospitality of our team, guests will enjoy the eye-catching presentation of our food, have their taste buds captivated by the depth and layers in the flavours, and revel in a variety of unique special touches that will make their evening an experience they don’t want to leave and can’t wait to return to.
Job Duties:
Prepare and cook Thai style full meals, dishes and specialty foods as instructed by chef
Participate in menu planning and food presentation design
Facilitates the service of all food, ensuring client food preferences are respected and quality presentation is maintained
Prepare meals in strict adherence to Baan Lao’s standards
Assist chefs in monitoring the cooking process
Maintain a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure food is safely stored, properly labelled and dated after receiving to avoid spoilage and facilitate proper rotation
Check the quality of ingredients
Help monitor stock
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations
Serve as a brand ambassador for Baan Lao, demonstrating honesty, integrity and a commitment to exceptional customer service
Qualifications:
A High school diploma required; Culinary school training an advantage
3+ years of work experience as a cook
Previous Thai food kitchen experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
Passionate about maintaining a positive environment for guests and coworkers
Committed to working as a team
We look forward to adding your energy and enthusiasm to our team.