Posted 9 days ago
Line Cook - Carmens Event Centre
@ Carmen's Group
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Carmen's Group is hiring a part-time line cook at Carmen's Event Centre in Hamilton to prepare food for weddings, galas and banquets. The work covers cooking menu items from recipes, station preparation, sanitation and banquet plating. The posting states pay of $18.50 to $21.00 an hour plus gratuities, with evening, weekend and event-based schedules.
Pay:
$18.50–$21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Cook menu items from established recipes
- Prepare station and ensure ingredients and equipment are ready
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow food safety procedures
- Support banquet plating and other kitchen tasks
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year in banquet, catering or high-volume kitchens
- Safe Food Handler Certificate required
- Proficient with knives and varied cooking techniques
- Able to work evenings, weekends and event schedules
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Safe Food Handler Certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Carmen's Group
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 151
- Reported office locations
- 1520 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P9, CA
- 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P9, CA
- 1530 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P9, CA
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- 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y2, CA
- 1520 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Food and Beverage
- Catering
- Events
- Catering & Food Service Contractors
- Restaurants and food service
- Other recorded names
- Carmen's Group
- Carmens Group
- Specialties
- Weddings
- Corporate
- Entertainment
- Catering
- Hospitality
- Hotels
- and Restaurants
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | WeddingsCorporateEntertainmentCateringHospitalityHotelsand Restaurants |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Carmens Event Centre is where Hamilton comes to celebrate—and where you can be part of something unforgettable. As a team member at one of the city’s most iconic venues, you’ll help bring dream weddings, milestone galas, and show-stopping events to life in a setting known for elegance, grandeur, and timeless charm.
You’ll develop your skills in large-scale food preparation, coordinate kitchen work across multiple events, and help maintain quality for gatherings ranging from 50 to 1,500 guests. It’s a fast-paced role for someone who enjoys teamwork, attention to detail, and the energy of a busy kitchen.
As part of Carmens Group, you’ll join a hospitality team with more than 40 years of experience, with opportunities to build your skills, take on new responsibilities, and be proud of the food you help prepare.
Position Details:
Job type: part-time, permanent
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)
Compensation: $18.50 - $21.00 an hour plus gratuities
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.
Responsibilities of the job include:
- Cooking menu items using established recipes and preparation methods
- Preparing your station and ensuring ingredients and equipment are ready for service
- Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area
- Following food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
- Supporting food prep, banquet plating, and other kitchen tasks as service requires
- Communicating respectfully and productively with team members to help keep service on schedule
- Attending team meetings and training sessions, and sharing ideas for improvement
- Checking that each dish leaving your station is prepared with care
Whether supporting restaurant service, a private event, or a large banquet, you’ll play an important part in the dining experience we create for our guests.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchens
- Proficient with knives and familiar with a variety of cooking techniques
- Current Safe Food Handler Certificate (required)
- Red Seal or other culinary trade certification is an asset
- Genuine interest in food and pride in producing consistent work
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules
Why work for Carmens Group?
- Flexible scheduling
- Career development and coaching, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
- The chance to learn alongside experienced Executive Chefs
- Great Place to Work Certified (2022–2024 and 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 and Benefits
- Pay on Demand
- Hotel and restaurant staff discounts
- Culinary apprenticeship and Red Seal development opportunities
- Wellness programs and staff events
- Opportunities to advance into leadership roles
- Employee recognition programs
- Referral bonuses
- A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
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.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and want to help prepare food for Hamilton’s most memorable events, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Carmens Group culinary team.
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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