Current Job Openings: We currently have 3 job opportunities available.
1. Operations Manager
Sultan of Samosas Inc., a leader in their field of samosa making, is preparing for growth and seeks an energetic individual, experienced in the food industry, that is willing to work hard and help take our Company to the next level.
The right candidate will be passionate about all areas of food production from the making of the best crispy pastry in town, combining fresh local ingredients to make various types of tasty fillings, assembling each samosa with precision, packing them with care, and serving them with joy to our thousands of retail customers. We also service a wide, ever-expanding wholesale network.
Salary: $24 per hour (negotiable depending on level of experience in key areas)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all operational aspects of the business to ensure efficiencies in productivity, adherence to job standards, safe food handling, product quality, and excellence in customer service are at the forefront of all day to day activities and decision-making.
Areas include: Bakery, kitchen, samosa assembly packaging, corporate retail stores and wholesale network.
Responsibilities also include:
Hiring, Training and Ongoing Leadership
Financial Budgeting, Purchasing & Cost Controls
Decision-Making, Policy Writing and Process/Systems Development
Support with Growth Initiatives and Menu Development
Qualifications:
Business college or university graduate
5 years’ experience in the food industry, preferably in a related food type.
Experience in a food processing or food manufacturing environment.
Experience in leading a staff of 20 or more people
Excellent command of the spoken and written English language
Current Safe Food Handling Certification
Current First Aid Certification or willing to complete upon job offer
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controls
Experience with written Corporate communications
Familiarity with HACCP and Workplace Safety Regulations
Competencies:
Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize
Analytical
Professional communication skills
Sound decision-making capabilities
Computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Multi-lingual in Urdu and Hindi preferred
Experience in community engagement or volunteerism preferred
2. Baker (Fulltime/Nightshift)
Sultan of Samosas is a fixture in Toronto’s foodie community with a proud history of almost 25 years of serving delicious and quality samosas to food lovers across the GTA. Our clients include regulars in both East York and Cabbagetown South, restaurants, catering services, grocery stores and even local celebrities looking to change up their entertainment scene. Our industrial kitchen is located near Victoria Park and Eglinton and is TTC accessible. Plenty of parking on site.
We are currently looking for a Fulltime/Nightshift Baker. This individual will work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Salary: $17-$19/hr
Responsibilities:
Following recipes, accurate measurement specifications and process as set out by our tried and true methods
Preparing daily items according to instructions
Scaling ingredients according to recipes
Loading and unloading ingredients in mixing bowl
Operating and managing mixing machinery and equipment
Conduct manual mixing and dough preparation methods
Checking dough / mixture temperature for every batch
Replenish ingredient bins as needed
Completing reports and maintenance logs accurately and in a timely manner
Assisting in cleaning food prep areas, maintaining equipment, and utensils, while strictly adhering to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
Following first in, first out method to maximize freshness
Following and enforcing hygiene and food safety standards set by the Health Department/Company
Skills & Experience:
2 years’ experience in a kitchen, restaurant or bakery
Education or interest in culinary arts an asset
Minimum high school certificate with college diploma preferred
Good manual dexterity, able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Knowledge of health and safety rules
Must be able to lift up to 25 kgs
Physical abilities to stand for long periods of time
Dexterity to use kitchen tools and instruments
Must be able to work alone or in a team environment.
Takes pride in producing a great product every day.
Good communication, organizational skills, patience and interpersonal skills both written and oral.
Food handling certificate an asset, or willingness to obtain with company support
Must be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Must be eligible to work in Canada.
3. Cook (Fulltime)
Sultan of Samosas is a fixture in Toronto’s foodie community with a proud history of almost 25 years of serving delicious and quality samosas to food lovers across the GTA. Our clients include regulars in both East York and Cabbagetown South, restaurants, catering services, grocery stores and even local celebrities looking to change up their entertainment scene. Our industrial kitchen is located near Victoria Park and Eglinton and is TTC accessible. Plenty of parking on site.
We are currently looking for a Fulltime Cook. This individual will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Salary: $16-$18/hr
Responsibilities:
Perform routine kitchen tasks
Follow the prep list created by kitchen management
Label and stock all ingredients on shelves, food storage bins, cooler and freezer so that they are and easily accessible
Measure quantities of cooking ingredients
Cooking, washing, chopping and sorting vegetables, meat, etc.
Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen: washing dishes, taking out trash and adhering to cleaning schedules of equipment, kitchen facilities, etc.
Keeping track of ingredients, inventory following first in first out methodology
Prepare and maintain daily prep sheets to record quantities on hand, cooking records.
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and food safety standards.
Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
Skills & Experience:
2 years’ experience in a kitchen or restaurant
Education or interest in culinary arts an asset
Minimum high school certificate with college diploma preferred
Good manual dexterity, able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
Must be able to work alone or in a team environment.
Takes pride in producing a great product every day.
Good communication, organizational skills, patience, and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
Food handling certificate an asset, or willingness to obtain with company support
Must be able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Must be eligible to work in Canada.
If you are interested in the opportunities we are presenting, kindly email your resume along with cover letter letting us know why you are the right person to join our team. Place the position are you applying for in the subject line of your email and send to: hr@sultanofsamosas.ca
NOTE:
If you love to work with food and have a passion for serving customers, we invite you to send us your resume.
Our Customer Service Retail training program offers a great opportunity for youth to become proficient in Customer Service and Food Safety practices while grooming them to become stars in their leadership skills through personal growth, teamwork and community engagement.
Our business model and vision for introducing our samosas as a currency for peace offers knowledge, framework and strategy that may prove encouraging to young entrepreneurs in their quest to be of service to others through their own business leadership.
Apply now stating the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Sultan of Samosas is expanding. If there are no current job openings listed, we invite you to send your resume along for future opportunities that may arise.
