Organization- Hyatt Regency Toronto
Summary
Job Posting: First Cook
Location: Hyatt Regency Toronto

Department: Culinary / Kitchen

Reports To: Sous Chef / Executive Chef

Employment Status: Full-Time

Status: Replacement

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?

Join a workplace that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.

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

Valid Food Handler Certification required

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 fast-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 setting

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

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

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity
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) (Ontario)
🏢 Hyatt Regency
📍 Ontario