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Cook 1
@ The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto, CAD
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto is hiring a full-time Cook 1 to prepare and cook menu items for restaurant, breakfast, banquet, catering, room service and special events. The role is unionized, with a stated pay range of $26.94 to $29.94 per hour, and calls for flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items to recipes and food safety standards
- Support restaurant, breakfast, banquet and room service operations
- Chop, prep, plate and set up kitchen stations
- Monitor food inventory and report supply needs
- Keep workstations clean, organized and stocked
Requirements summary:
- Cooking or food service experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | HACCP |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals |
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The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto, CAD
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Full company description
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels. Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in! As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past. Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
- LinkedIn followers
- 84,954
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,542
- Reported office locations
- 400 Centre St, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, US
- Business categories
- Lifestyle
- Leisure
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Asset Management
- Real Estate
- Events
- Travel
- Other recorded names
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- Sonesta Simply Suites Atlanta- Duluth, GA
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- Sonesta Hotels
- Sonesta ES Suites Torrance Redondo Beach, CA
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- Sonesta Select Tempe, AZ
- The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York, NY
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- Sonesta Simply Suites Falls Church, VA
- Sonesta Simply Suites Pittsburgh Airport, PA
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- Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista- Orlando, FL
- Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Kennesaw, GA
- Corporate Office – Newton, MA
- Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans, LA
- Royal Sonesta Harbor Court- Baltimore, MD
- Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center, LA
- Royal Sonesta San Juan, PR
- Sonesta ES Suites Anaheim, CA
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- The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel- Chicago, IL
- Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa, CA
- The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel- Austin, TX
- Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown, TX
- Sonesta ES Suites Parsippany Morris Plains, NJ
- Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff, AZ
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- Sonesta Columbus, OH
- Sonesta ES Suites Perimeter Center Atlanta, GA
- Royal Sonesta Cambridge, MA
- Royal Sonesta Portland, OR
- Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain- San Diego, CA
- Sonesta Denver, CO
- Sonesta ES Suites Charleston, WV
- Sonesta ES Suites Scottsdale, AZ
- Sonesta Anaheim, CA
- Sonesta Atlanta Airport North, GA
- Sonesta ES Suites San Jose, CA
- Royal Sonesta Minneapolis, MN
- Sonesta International Hotels
- Specialties
- Integrity. Authenticity. Quality. Concern. These four cornerstones keep the Sonesta family of hotels
- guests
- employees and communities strong. We invite you to experience our Culture of Caring for yourself.
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Newton, Massachusetts |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Integrity. Authenticity. Quality. Concern. These four cornerstones keep the Sonesta family of hotelsguestsemployees and communities strong. We invite you to experience our Culture of Caring for yourself. |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
Great food helps create great stays. As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals and memorable dining experiences for our guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in food preparation, and loves being part of a collaborative culinary team. You’ll help prepare and present menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while supporting smooth daily kitchen operations.
If you’re dependable, team-focused, passionate about food, and ready to grow your culinary career in hospitality — we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, breakfast service, banquets, catering, room service, and special events.
Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping, prepping ingredients, cooking, plating, and station setup.
Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all food items and guest orders.
Ensure kitchen workstations remain clean, organized, stocked, and operational throughout shifts.
Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements at all times.
Monitor food inventory levels and communicate supply or prep needs to culinary leadership.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
Collaborate closely with chefs, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Assist with minimizing food waste, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and supporting operational goals.
Help create a positive, safe, and team-focused kitchen environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
Any other duties as assigned.
What great looks like
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred.
Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Ability to follow recipes, prep schedules, and kitchen procedures accurately.
Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a hospitality environment.
A passion for hospitality, teamwork, food preparation, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
The range for this role is $26.94-29.94 rate outlined follows contract requirements, This is a unionized role and is not a new position.
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
Salaried FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Drycleaning
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized FTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short term disability
- program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
Unionized PTE Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- Employee discounted hotel rate
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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