Pre-Opening Hotel Second Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision care

Hotel discounts

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto in Vaughan, ON is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to prepare meals in accordance with recipes and maintain quality standards as part of our opening team.

Join a brand-new property and contribute to creating a high-performing culinary team. This role offers growth opportunities, hotel discounts, and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; one year of food preparation experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Friendly and hospitality focused.
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for respective sections (restaurant, outlets) and assist in kitchen activities.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and work areas; report unsafe equipment.
• Assist with inventory and stock supplies; support cooks during peak periods.

Skills

Friendly and hospitality focused

Ability to work under pressure

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, Vaughan, ON, CA

Salary Range: $19.02 To $20.45 Hourly

Your Opportunity to Be Part of Something Remarkable

What if your next career opportunity wasn’t just another job - but a chance to help build something from the very beginning?

Welcome to the opening team at Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto.

As we prepare to open the doors to our brand-new 272-room hotel, we’re looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to be part of creating something special. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team from day one, help establish a strong culture of service and excellence, and play a meaningful role in shaping the guest experience from the very start.

At Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan Toronto, every Team Member will have the opportunity to make an impact, grow alongside a new property, and contribute to building a high-performing hospitality team in Vaughan.

Be there from the beginning. Help shape what comes next. Build your future with us.

JOB OVERVIEW

Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals for respective section(s) (restaurant, outlets, etc.) and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.
• Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stock supplies as requested.
• Assist cooks and may assist stewards during peak activity periods.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes
• May assist with other duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of 1 year of experience in food preparation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some college preferred.
• Friendly and hospitality focused
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision care
• Corporate discounts on GYM Membership
• Discounts on Home and Auto Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Perkopolis discount (Access to exclusive entertainment and lifestyle discounts)
• Employee Social Events
• Hotel Discounts at Hilton properties

Join one of Canada’s most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level. With 19 hotels owned and managed by Easton’s Group of Hotels, and a further 6 in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization. As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees. If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton’s is your career partner of choice.

At Easton’s Group of Hotels, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We believe that inclusion strengthens our teams, drives innovation, and enables us to achieve our vision while creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION :

Hilton Garden Inn Vaughan/ Toronto Hotel is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.

Should you require any accommodations during an interview process, kindly let us know in advance, as we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.