cook, ethnic foods

Royal Paan; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Royal Paan in Calgary seeks an experienced kitchen professional to coordinate restaurant operations, plan menus, estimate food requirements, and supervise staff to prepare and serve meals.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, a secondary school graduation certificate, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role involves organizing buffets, managing inventory and ensuring food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant kitchen experience.
• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience planning menus and estimating food requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for events.
• Prepare and cook meals and dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Manage kitchen operations and inventory.
• Organize buffets and banquets.

Skills

South Indian cuisine

East Indian cuisine

International cuisine

Gluten-free

Vegan cuisine

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Posting Date : 08 Oct 2026
• Expiry Date : 06 Apr 2027

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• East Indian
• International
• Gluten-free
• Vegan

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Other benefits

• Free parking available