Assistant Cook - Hamilton Convention Centre

Carmen's Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on Demand

Global Hotel Discounts

Staff discounts at restaurants

Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal

Employee Scholarship Program

Wellness programs & events

Growth opportunities

Employee recognition

Referral bonuses

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Carmens Group is seeking an Assistant Cook to join our culinary team at a premier Hamilton venue. You will help bring large-scale events to life through quality food preparation and exceptional execution.

Responsibilities include supporting banquets, collaborating with cooks and event teams, and maintaining safe, clean kitchen areas while ensuring timely delivery and high standards of taste and presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong knife skills and depth of cooking techniques.
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the culinary team in preparing and executing food service for banquets, galas, concerts, conventions, and special events.
• Collaborate with cooks, chefs, and event teams in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation, plating, and service following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations and equipment.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule with high quality and presentation.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Education

Safe Food Handler's Certificate

Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal (asset)

Job description

Where Exceptional Events Come to Life

Bring your culinary talent to one of Hamilton's premier event venues. At the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmens, you'll help deliver exceptional dining experiences for major events, including the JUNO Awards, Grey Cup celebrations, live boxing, film productions, galas, and more.

As part of Carmens Group, you'll join a Canadian hospitality leader with over 40 years of creating unforgettable experiences.

Perks & Benefits

• Pay on Demand— get paid when you need it
• Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
• Staff discounts at our restaurants
• Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Wellness programs & staff events
• Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
• Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
• Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
• Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Position Details

• Job Type: part-time, permanent
• Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)
• Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
• AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

What you will be doing

As an Assistant Cook, you’ll be an integral part of the culinary team, helping bring large-scale, high-energy events to life through quality food preparation and exceptional execution.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support the culinary team in preparing and executing food service for banquets, galas, concerts, conventions, and special events.
• Collaborate with cooks, chefs, and event teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation, plating, and service while following established recipes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule while maintaining high standards for quality and presentation.
• Follow all food safety, handling, and storage procedures to ensure a safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with kitchen opening and closing procedures to support smooth daily and event operations.
• Properly use, care for, and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Develop culinary skills through hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced cooks and chefs.
• Contribute to exceptional guest experiences by helping deliver consistent, high-quality food.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support successful event execution.

What You Bring To The Table

• Previous culinary experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, or other high-volume kitchen environments required.
• Excellent knife skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate (Required).
• Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal (an asset).
• A passion for food and a drive to do your best every shift.
• Valid G License (an asset).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-based hours required.

Carmens Group makes certain that there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.