Cook | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramadan Catering in Calgary, AB is seeking a Cook to fill 2 full-time positions. Training staff in food preparation, handling, and kitchen operations will be key responsibilities, with LMIA approval supporting permanent, full-time employment.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of cooking experience, with a focus on East Indian cuisine. Applicants should be reliable, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of cooking experience.
• East Indian cuisine specialization.
• Public transport available for candidates.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Supervise kitchen staff and remind helpers of duties.
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets.
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• Manage kitchen operations and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare complete meals and individual dishes.
• Plan menus and determine food portions sizes.
• Estimate food requirements and control costs.
• Monitor supplies and order as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work areas.

Skills

Food prep

Staff training

Kitchen supervision

Inventory management

Cost control

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Ramadan Catering based in Calgary, AB, is looking for candidates for the position of Cook with 2 vacancies. The ones chosen to be employed will be required to start work as soon as possible. The job is LMIA approved. The vacancies refer to that of permanent employment and a full time job.

Employer Name: Ramadan Catering
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $16.50 hourly for35 hours per week
Employment type: Full time
Location: Calgary, AB

• The candidate will be required to train staff in preparation and cooking of food.
• The candidate will be required to train staff in handling of food.
• The candidate will be required to supervise kitchen staff.
• The candidate will be required to take note of the helpers.
• The candidate will be required to organize and manage buffets.
• The candidate will be required to organize and manage banquets.
• The candidate will be required to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• The candidate will be required to manage kitchen operations.
• The candidate will be required to inspect kitchens.
• The candidate will be required to look after food service areas.
• The candidate will be required to clean kitchen and work areas.
• The candidate will be required to maintain inventory and records of food and supplies.
• The candidate will be required to maintain inventory and records of equipment.
• The candidate will be required to prepare and cook complete meals.
• The candidate will be required to prepare individual dishes and foods.
• The candidate will be required to plan menus.
• The candidate will be required to determine size of food portions.
• The candidate will be required to estimate food requirements.
• The candidate will be required to manage and estimate costs.
• The candidate will be required to monitor supplies.
• The candidate will be required to order supplies.
• The candidate will be required to prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• The Work Setting is a Restaurant or a Catering Firm.
• The working environment will be in an Urban area.

Requirements

• The candidate should have a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• The candidate should have an experience of at least 1 year to less than 2 years.
• The candidate should have equivalent experience in this field.
• The candidate should specialize in East Indian cuisine.
• Public transport is available for the candidates to avail.
• The candidate should be able to manage tight deadlines.
• The candidate should pay attention to detail.
• The candidate should be organized.
• The candidate should be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• The candidate should be a team player.
• The candidate should be flexible.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should show initiative.
• The candidate should be focused on the clients.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• Should know English.
• Ramadan Catering promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those member of these groups: Newcomers to Canada, Indigenous people, and Youth.