Cook for hotel

Vegetarian Chef – Specializing in Chinese Cuisine

Starting Salary: $27/hour

Location: International Buddhist Temple – Richmond, BC

We are seeking a Cook with strong experience in East Asian vegetarian cuisine. Proficiency in Chinese cooking is required; knowledge of Japanese cuisine is also an asset. The ideal candidate is skilled in various Chinese cooking styles—particularly Cantonese wok techniques, dim sum, and traditional slow-simmered soups—and has a solid understanding of food safety and handling practices.

You will be responsible for preparing high-quality vegetarian lunches for our Temple’s monastics, staff, volunteers, and guests.

Typical working hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with some flexibility to adjust or shorten shifts as needed. Part-time positions may also be considered.

We welcome applications from sous chefs or cooks with less experience who show genuine interest and commitment to learning Chinese vegetarian cuisine.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook Chinese vegetarian dishes following established recipes and quality standards.

Ensure all food preparation aligns with current food safety regulations and best practices.

Assist with ingredient preparation (e.g., chopping, slicing, marinating).

Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to procurement team.

Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient meal service.

menu development.

Qualifications

Minimum 2–3 years experience in a restaurant or food service environment, or a certificate from an accredited culinary program.

Ability to manage kitchen operations and delegate tasks to helpers and volunteers.

Solid knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.

Strong understanding of food safety protocols.

Proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is preferred.

About Us – The International Buddhist Temple (https://buddhisttemple.ca)

We are a registered Canadian charity operating a large Buddhist temple with chanting and meditation halls, Zen gardens, and a vegetarian restaurant. A core part of our mission is to promote mindful living, compassion for all sentient beings, and the benefits of being a vegetarian through year-round educational programs and community events.

If you share our values and feel inspired by our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Tips

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

English not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Language:

English (preferred)

Work Location: In person