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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

Location: Hyatt Regency Toronto
Department: Culinary / Kitchen
Reports To: Sous Chef / Executive Chef
Employment Status: Full-Time

Status: Replacement

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Job Summary The First Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food for restaurant, banquet, and colleague dining operations at Hyatt Regency Toronto. This position supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in maintaining Hyatt's culinary standards while ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food preparation, operational excellence, and teamwork.

Compensation Starting Wage: CAD 24.45 per hour during probation

After Probation: CAD 30.56 per hour

Key Qualifications Minimum 4 years of cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, or related hospitality environment
Culinary diploma or equivalent culinary training preferred
Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles
Ability to communicate effectively with guests, colleagues, and management
Strong organizational and time-management skills




Ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced environment
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Key Responsibilities The First Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food in accordance with Hyatt brand standards and established culinary specifications. Duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines

Leading and maintaining an assigned kitchen station during service
Preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, soups, stocks, and other menu components
Supporting banquet, catering, and special event food production
Completing daily mise en place requirements and ensuring readiness for service
Monitoring food quality, consistency, taste, and presentation standards
Maintaining appropriate inventory levels and communicating supply needs
Ensuring proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and FIFO procedures
Assisting with receiving, storing, and organizing food products and supplies
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Following all Board of Health regulations, HACCP requirements, and company food safety standards
Reporting equipment concerns, shortages, spoilage, or safety hazards to management




Supporting cost-control initiatives through proper product utilization and waste reduction
Assisting in menu preparation, new menu implementation, and culinary innovation initiatives
Collaborating with culinary and hotel teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction
Maintaining professional communication and contributing to a positive team culture
Performing other duties as assigned by management
Working Conditions Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying
Exposure to hot surfaces, commercial kitchen equipment, and cleaning chemicals
Shift work including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods
Hours of work and overtime managed in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA)

Meal and rest periods provided as required by law

Health & Safety Employees are expected to: Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Hyatt policies

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures
Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Report workplace hazards, injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly
Participate in all required health and safety training

Maintain safe work practices at all times

Hyatt Regency Toronto is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible. Employment accommodation is available in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Department of any accommodation requirements.

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📌 First Cook (Full Time) (Toronto)
🏢 Hyatt Hotels
📍 Toronto