Ethnic Food Cook – South & Indian Cuisine

About the role

Mumbaaayi is seeking an experienced Ethnic Food Cook to join its Calgary kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing authentic South, East and West Indian dishes while ensuring halal standards and catering to special dietary needs.

Key responsibilities

• Determine portion sizes and calculate food costs.
• Plan menus, estimate ingredient requirements and create new recipes.
• Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes, and specialty meals for patients as directed.
• Accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory, record supplies and equipment, and manage overall kitchen operations.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to the team.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of relevant cooking experience.
• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and under pressure.
• Client‑focused, flexible, organized, team‑player with good time‑management skills.

Required skills

• Portion costing and menu planning.
• Recipe development and adaptation for dietary restrictions.
• Knowledge of halal food preparation standards.