Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join our culinary team.

We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of demonstrated skilled cooking experience in Canada, preferably with experience in breakfast service, banquets, hotel dining, restaurants, or other high-volume food-service environments.

The ideal candidate is a reliable team player who can work efficiently across different kitchen operations, maintain consistent food quality, and confidently handle both preparation and service.

WHAT WE OFFER

- $19.50/hour starting wage
- Tips & gratuities on top of hourly wage
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted food and meals
- Hilton Team Member Travel Program — discounted stays at Hilton hotels worldwide
- Company events
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional and supportive kitchen environment
- Opportunity to learn, develop, and grow within the hotel

THE ROLE As a Line Cook, you will support the kitchen team across breakfast, banquet, and dining operations, depending on business needs.

You will be responsible for preparing and cooking food while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare and cook breakfast, banquet, and dining menu items according to recipes and established standards
- Assist with breakfast service, including preparation and service of eggs, proteins, potatoes, vegetables, and other breakfast items
- Prepare and execute banquet food service for meetings, events, weddings, and other functions
- Prepare and cook items for hotel dining operations
- Execute service efficiently and consistently during busy periods
- Complete daily food preparation and mise en place
- Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations
- Read and manage orders accurately and efficiently
- Maintain proper portion sizes and presentation
- Check dishes for quality, temperature, and presentation before they leave the kitchen
- Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and food-safety procedures
- Maintain a clean,



organized, and fully stocked workstation
- Assist other kitchen stations and team members when required
- Communicate effectively with the culinary team and front-of-house staff
- Help with opening, closing, cleaning, and kitchen organization duties

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, organized, and experienced in a professional Canadian kitchen environment.

REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated professional cooking experience in Canada
- Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen
- Breakfast cooking experience strongly preferred
- Banquet cooking/service experience strongly preferred
- Dining or restaurant line-cook experience preferred
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to work across different stations and kitchen operations
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Good English communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to learn and improve
- MUST be available to work weekends
- Weekend availability is a mandatory requirement
- Must be available to work holidays as required
- Food Handler Certification required

EXPERIENCE WE VALUE Candidates with experience in any combination of the following are encouraged to apply:
- Hotel breakfast service
- Banquet kitchens
- Hotel dining
- Restaurant line cooking
- High-volume food service
- Catering and events
- Buffet preparation and service
- Breakfast buffet and à la carte service
- Large-scale food preparation

HILTON VALUES We look for team members who demonstrate:
- Hospitality
- Integrity
- Teamwork




- Ownership
- Leadership
- Urgency

WHY JOIN US? At Hilton Garden Inn Niagara-on-the-Lake, you will have the opportunity to work in a professional hotel kitchen with an experienced culinary team and gain experience across breakfast, banquet, and dining operations.

The starting wage is $19.50/hour, plus tips and gratuities, with additional Hilton team-member benefits and opportunities for professional development.

If you have at least 1 year of demonstrated Canadian cooking experience, have experience in breakfast, banquet, dining, or high-volume kitchen operations, and are available to work weekends, we encourage you to apply.

EXPERIENCE

- Canadian professional cooking experience: 1 year minimum required
- Breakfast, banquet, hotel dining, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred

LANGUAGE
- English required

CERTIFICATION
- Food Handler Certification required

EDUCATION
- Secondary School preferred

LOCATION Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

WORK LOCATION In person

PERKS

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Hilton Team Member Travel Program

ABILITY TO COMMUTE/RELOCATE Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person — Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 year of professional cooking experience in Canada AND are you available and willing to work weekends?

If you do not meet BOTH requirements, please do not apply.

Education

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Location:
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 EXPERIENCED LINE COOK – BREAKFAST, BANQUET & DINING (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
🏢 Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake