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Assistant Cook - Hamilton Convention Centre
Top Benefits
About the role
Where Exceptional Events Come to Life
Bring your culinary talent to one of Hamilton's premier event venues. At the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmens, you'll help deliver exceptional dining experiences for major events, including the JUNO Awards, Grey Cup celebrations, live boxing, film productions, galas, and more.
As part of Carmens Group, you'll join a Canadian hospitality leader with over 40 years of creating unforgettable experiences.
Why Work for Carmens Group?
Flexible scheduling
Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Food & Beverage Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024, 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 & Benefits Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it Global Hotel Discounts for your travels Staff discounts at our restaurants Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development Employee Scholarship Program Wellness programs & staff events Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture
Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion- where your career is supported every step of the way.
Position Details
Job Type: part-time, permanent
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position) Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.
What you will be doing
As an Assistant Cook, you’ll be an integral part of the culinary team, helping bring large-scale, high-energy events to life through quality food preparation and exceptional execution.
Your responsibilities will include
Support the culinary team in preparing and executing food service for banquets, galas, concerts, conventions, and special events. Collaborate with cooks, chefs, and event teams in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment. Assist with food preparation, plating, and service while following established recipes, procedures, and quality standards. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas. Ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule while maintaining high standards for quality and presentation. Follow all food safety, handling, and storage procedures to ensure a safe kitchen environment. Assist with kitchen opening and closing procedures to support smooth daily and event operations. Properly use, care for, and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and supplies. Develop culinary skills through hands-on experience while working alongside experienced cooks and chefs. Contribute to exceptional guest experiences by helping deliver consistent, high-quality food. Complete additional duties as assigned to support successful event execution.
What You Bring To The Table
Previous culinary experience in banquet, catering, restaurant, or other high-volume kitchen environments required.
Excellent knife skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques
Safe Food Handler's Certificate (Required) Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal (an asset) A passion for food and a drive to do your best every shift Valid G License an asset Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event-based hours required
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.
Are You Ready to Take the Lead?
If you're a dedicated culinary professional who thrives under pressure and wants to be part of the city’s most exciting events, this is your stage. Apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together.
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.
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About Carmens Group
Hospitality can mean many things: a delicious meal with close friends, a warm smile, or a comfortable room after a long day. Great hospitality means creating extraordinary memories and extraordinary memories are created by those who are passionate about enriching the lives of others. At Carmens Group, we understand that hospitality is the expression of a love of people. This concept is at the very core of what we do.
With this idea as our guide, we’ve created Hamilton’s most esteemed hospitality establishments: Carmens Event Centre, C Hotel, Carmen's Catering, Baci Ristorante, the Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, Fig & Lemon, the Arlington Hotel, River's Edge at The Arlington, The Lakeview, and Mercanti Specialty Foods Inc. Each of these settings offers unique experiences, all infused by the passion that has continued to make our organization successful for over four decades.
We also know that great hospitality and a love of people cannot be contained within four walls. That’s why we’re not just committed to enriching the lives of our guests, but also to the diverse communities in Hamilton, Ontario. Through our Carmens Group Cares program, we support organizations such as Good Shepherd, The United Way, and Charity of Hope.
By dedicating ourselves to nurturing personal connections with our guests, our stakeholders, and our community, we have cultivated a positive culture and an organization positioned for sustainable success.