Cook

We are looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our Little Straw Winery in West Kelowna. In this position, you will get to create a menu with food items that can be shared amongst the guests. Preference is someone who can cook some kind of Indian fusion food. Our guests love enjoying a glass of wine with food that can be easily shared with their friends and family in our casual setting restaurant and patio.

Our restaurant and patio can accommodate up to 50 to 60 people at a time. We need someone who can manage from creating a menu, costing out each of the items, ordering groceries and supplies to keeping the entire restaurant operating with the help of other winery staff. In this position, you will get to meet guests from across the globe and enjoy the breathtaking Okanagan view every day at work. This is a unique and varied role that requires someone who is motivated, outgoing, and a self-started.

We are a small winery and looking for someone who can be part of our growing team and help us take our winery to the next level.

Job Duties: (not limited to)

Creating the menu (Visit our website to see last year’s menu) Costing out each item and pricing items Ordering restaurant supplies and groceries Keeping track of all the inventory Opening/closing the restaurant Counting cash and reconciling any differences Keeping the kitchen and restaurant area clean Open to do wine tastings if needed

Skills and Requirements:

Food Safe Certificate & Serving It Right required Experience in a restaurant kitchen is a must Experience in cooking Indian food Customer service orientated, confident, well spoken, quick learner and a team player Able to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; basic reading, listening and speaking skills Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

Experience 1-2 years kitchen experience

Benefits:

Discounts on wine at Little Straw Winery & Kalala Organic Estate Winery (sister company) Discounts at the Little Straw Restaurant Discounts on Organic orchard pressed juices Free wine tastings for you and your guests

Shifts:

Wednesday to Sunday (12pm to 8pm) it can vary depending on the requirement and restaurant timing.

Salary: $20 to $30 per hour(To be negotiated)