Pre-Opening Hotel First Cook

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.  Control food for a respective section(s) usage to minimize waste.  

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.  Coordinate the smooth service in relation to the pass and pick-up of food.
• Organize the day’s prepping for the cooks and restaurants; supervise line set-up and prepping.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items or may order necessary food items.  Assist in receiving items and taking inventory as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Assist in the training of kitchen staff; ensure that all cook’s duties have been performed during shift.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision
• May assist by performing ware washer/dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Help Cooks I and II as needed
• May assist with 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 2 year of experience in food preparation, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience. Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship and Red Seal Certification

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Remain stationary for extended periods of time
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills (written and oral) are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when keeping track of inventory.
• This person utilizes problem solving and reasoning abilities
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or provincial government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

 Work Area:  Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.

 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
• Career Development

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