Our four-diamond 500 all-suite, 45,000 sq foot conference centre & hotel, the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre and Spa is seeking a creative individual to fill the position of 1st Cook.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the 1st Cook will be responsible for creating fabulous meals for our guests daily. This includes creating hot and cold food for the restaurant, brunches, afternoon teas, weddings and general meeting space in the hotel.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Creates product in accordance with standardized recipes and in pre-determined quantity
• Performs daily checks of all food items to ensure freshness and quality standards
• Ensures all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel Food Safety guidelines
• Actively prevents over production, spoilage and contamination of food items
• Tastes and evaluates food before serving to ensure that standards are met; consults with the Executive Chef if there are any concerns
• Sorts, stores and/or moves pastry, dairy products and dry food accordingly

Successful applicants for this position should have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma in Culinary Management
• Red Seal Certification
• Food Safe Certification
• 3 – 5 years of cooking experience
• Availability to work primarily evenings and weekends
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cohesively as a team
• Must be able to read and execute menu recipes accurately
• Frequent carrying of up to 50 pound; ability to stand, walk, lift and bend

If you are interested in sending your resume to the hotel, please send us your resume today!
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. As such, all applicants that qualify will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristics protected by the Human Rights Code.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Human Rights Code, Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities through the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
This job posting is for an active existing vacancy in the Kitchen Department.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In perso

• Creates product in accordance with standardized recipes and in pre-determined quantity
• Performs daily checks of all food items to ensure freshness and quality standards
• Ensures all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel Food Safety guidelines
• Actively prevents over production, spoilage and contamination of food items
• Tastes and evaluates food before serving to ensure that standards are met; consults with the Executive Chef if there are any concerns
• Sorts, stores and/or moves pastry, dairy products and dry food accordingl