Cook

InnVest Hotels; London; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels in London, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Hotel Cook to prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes for our restaurant, room service, and events.

You will work with a team of chefs and service staff to ensure consistent quality, timely service, and adherence to food safety standards, while supporting banquet and catering needs and maintaining an organized, sanitary workstation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, or catering environment preferred.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Support food production for the hotel's restaurant, room service, banquets, and catering events.
• Ensure all food products are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and portion control standards.
• Assist with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, marinating, and cooking ingredients.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of product shortages.
• Properly receive, label, store, and rotate food products following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Follow all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Assist with banquet and event setup, service, and breakdown as required.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, stewards, and service staff to ensure seamless operations.
• Minimize food waste and contribute to cost control initiatives.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food prep knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Hotel Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food for restaurant guests, in-room dining, banquets, meetings, and special events. This position plays a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by maintaining consistency, food quality, and adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Support food production for the hotel's restaurant, room service, banquets, and catering events.
• Ensure all food products are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and portion control standards.
• Assist with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, marinating, and cooking ingredients.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify supervisors of product shortages.
• Properly receive, label, store, and rotate food products following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Follow all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Assist with banquet and event setup, service, and breakdown as required.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, stewards, and service staff to ensure seamless operations.
• Minimize food waste and contribute to cost control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, or catering environment preferred.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
• Ability to work in a hot and busy kitchen environment.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motions.

Core Competencies

• Quality-focused mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Time management
• Reliability and accountability
• Commitment to food safety and guest satisfaction

Reports To

Executive Chef,

Employment Type

Part Time

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a dynamic hospitality environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of culinary experiences, including restaurant service, in-room dining, weddings, conferences, and catered events. If you are passionate about food and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

‘’Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and hotels.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skill sets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 100 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 90 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio’’