Kitchen Helper (Part Time)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?

Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.

About the Job:

Assists cooks with the preparation, plating, and cooking of all meals for the hotel.

• Job Title: Kitchen Helper (Part Time)
• Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef
• Department: Kitchen / Culinary
• Availability: Part Time, available over the weekends

Starting wage for the position will be CA$18.68 on probation, increasing to CA$23.35 after probation, and to CA$24.10 after 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience in a hotel or related industry.
• Effective communication skills with guests, employees, and management.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Safe Food Handling certification.

Daily Tasks

• Operate stations, prepare and serve products according to specifications in an organized, clean manner.
• Ensure food is issued with proper documentation and authorization.
• Check refrigerators for supplies.
• Prepare banquet food meeting quality, quantity, taste, and presentation standards.
• Carry out delegated production tasks.
• Clean, peel, cut, and cook meats, fish, vegetables, and starches.
• Prepare and store soups.
• Heat, taste, adjust seasoning, and serve staff food.
• Monitor food quality, storage, utilization, stock levels, and consistency.
• Assist in controlling food costs through proper storage and waste management.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Communicate deficiencies or issues to supervisors.
• Expand culinary knowledge and skills by gaining experience across stations.
• Develop personal culinary style within hotel standards.
• Prioritize organization, attitude, and commitment.
• Learn from the 3rd Cook to gain experience and potential promotion.
• Participate in requisitioning, receiving, and storing products, and understand unknown items.
• Proactively upgrade skills through inquiry and involvement.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Hyatt Regency Toronto is committed to employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please inform Human Resources if you require accommodations during the application process.