Line Cook - Carmens Event Centre

Carmen's Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on Demand

Hotel and restaurant staff discounts

Culinary apprenticeship and Red Seal"

Wellness programs and staff events

Opportunities to advance into leader­-

Employee recognition programs

Referral bonuses

Safe, inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Carmens Group in Hamilton is seeking a hands-on cook for our fast-paced events kitchen. This part-time, permanent role supports banquet and high-volume service, cooking from established recipes for weddings, galas and large gatherings.

You’ll work evenings and weekends, keep stations clean, follow food-safety procedures, and collaborate with a skilled team across Carmens Event Centre and other venues to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchens.
• Proficient with knives and familiar with a variety of cooking techniques.
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate is required.
• Red Seal or other culinary trade certification is an asset.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules.
• Genuine interest in food and pride in producing consistent work.

Responsibilities

• Cook menu items using established recipes.
• Prepare your station and ensure ingredients and equipment are ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Support food prep, banquet plating, and other kitchen tasks.
• Communicate respectfully with team members to help keep service on schedule.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions, and share ideas for improvement.
• Check that each dish leaving your station is prepared with care.

Skills

Banquet/kitchen experience

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Safe Food Handler Certificate

Red Seal or culinary certification

Job description

Be Part of the Magic at Carmen’s Event Centre

Carmens Event Centre is where Hamilton comes to celebrate—and where you can be part of something unforgettable. As a team member at one of the city’s most iconic venues, you’ll help bring dream weddings, milestone galas, and show-stopping events to life in a setting known for elegance, grandeur, and timeless charm.

You’ll develop your skills in large-scale food preparation, coordinate kitchen work across multiple events, and help maintain quality for gatherings ranging from 50 to 1,500 guests. It’s a fast-paced role for someone who enjoys teamwork, attention to detail, and the energy of a busy kitchen.

As part of Carmens Group, you’ll join a hospitality team with more than 40 years of experience, with opportunities to build your skills, take on new responsibilities, and be proud of the food you help prepare.

Position Details:

Job type: part-time, permanent

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)

Compensation: $18.50 - $21.00 an hour plus gratuities

AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

Responsibilities of the job include:

• Cooking menu items using established recipes and preparation methods
• Preparing your station and ensuring ingredients and equipment are ready for service
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area
• Following food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
• Supporting food prep, banquet plating, and other kitchen tasks as service requires
• Communicating respectfully and productively with team members to help keep service on schedule
• Attending team meetings and training sessions, and sharing ideas for improvement
• Checking that each dish leaving your station is prepared with care

Whether supporting restaurant service, a private event, or a large banquet, you’ll play an important part in the dining experience we create for our guests.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 1year of experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchens
• Proficient with knives and familiar with a variety of cooking techniques
• Current Safe Food Handler Certificate (required)
• Red Seal or other culinary trade certification is an asset
• Genuine interest in food and pride in producing consistent work
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules

Why work for Carmens Group?

• Flexible scheduling
• Career development and coaching, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
• The chance to learn alongside experienced Executive Chefs
• Great Place to Work Certified (2022–2024 and 2026)
• Named Best Workplace in several award categories:
  • Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
  • Best Places to Work in Canada
  • Best Workplaces for Women
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• Perks and Benefits
  • Pay on Demand
  • Hotel and restaurant staff discounts
  • Culinary apprenticeship and Red Seal development opportunities
  • Wellness programs and staff events
  • Opportunities to advance into leadership roles
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Referral bonuses
  • A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and want to help prepare food for Hamilton’s most memorable events, we’d love to hear from you.

Carmens Group makes certain 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.