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Part-Time Second Cook

@ IHG

Toronto, Ontario

$26.47/hrPart-time
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Overview

InterContinental Toronto Centre is hiring a Second Cook for a part-time role in its downtown Toronto hotel kitchen. The cook prepares cold food items and salads and assists with kitchen activities to keep guest orders on time. The posting pays $26.47 per hour and states the job may require nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay:

$26.47 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare salads, sandwiches and cold food entrees to recipe standards
  • Maintain a clean kitchen and organized work areas
  • Perform receiving and inventory duties
  • Assist cooks during peak activity periods
  • Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Basic reading, writing and math skills
  • Some prior food preparation experience preferred
  • Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card as required
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand while moving around the kitchen

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-22
Source record updated
2026-10-22

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentHospitality & tourism
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlcohol awareness certification, Food handler card

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Job description

ABOUT US

At InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Be yourself and at the centre of it all. Located in the heart of the entertainment and business districts in downtown Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre currently has an opening for a Full-Time Second Cook. If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in offering exceptional service, we would love to have you be a part of the IHG team! Our colleagues continue to aim higher and show they care about our guests and each other to ensure we achieve our goal of creating great hotels guests love.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Prepare cold food items and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high-quality food items in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare salads, sandwiches, cold food entrees and other prepared foods according to portion and quality standards specified in recipes; control food usage to minimize waste.
  • Maintain a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis.
  • Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
  • May maintain supplies and equipment (trays, china, silver and condiments) for service at the station areas.
  • Advise supervisor of low inventory items and problems related to equipment, food quality, portions, etc.
  • Perform receiving and inventory duties as specified by supervisor; stocks supply as requested.
  • Assist cooks and stewards during peak activity periods.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
  • May assist with other duties as needed.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

BBasic reading, writing and math skills and some prior food preparation experience preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Standing up and moving about the kitchen
  • Communicating with other people
  • Handling food, objects, products and utensils
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling

OTHER

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or supervisors.

  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.

  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

  • Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 7000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

InterContinental Toronto Centre is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applicants under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Hourly rate: $26.47

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