Bring Big Events to Life, One Plate at a TimeJoin the culinary team at Carmen’s Event Centre, where every day brings a new challenge and every service plays a part in creating memorable experiences. From elegant weddings and high-profile galas to charity dinners, corporate functions, and live entertainment, you’ll help bring Hamilton’s biggest events to life.
You’ll build your skills in large-scale cooking, coordinate preparation across multiple events, and help deliver consistent, high-quality food for groups of 50 to 1,500 guests. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on environment suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering great food under pressure.
As part of Carmen’s Group, you’ll join a hospitality team with more than 40 years of experience and opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and make every plate count.
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 per hour + gratuities
AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.
What you will be doing:As a Line Cook with Carmen’s Group, you’ll prepare and present quality dishes in a busy, team-oriented kitchen. You’ll help keep service running smoothly by staying organized, following established standards, and taking pride in your work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards
- Setting up your station and ensuring ingredients, equipment, and supplies are ready for service
- Assisting with food preparation, buffet service, banquet plating, and other kitchen duties as needed
- Communicating with the culinary team to help ensure service is timely and well coordinated
- Keeping your work area clean and organized throughout your shift
- Following food safety, sanitation, storage, and cleaning procedures
- Contributing to a respectful, supportive team environment
- Attending team meetings and training sessions, and sharing ideas for improvement
- Preparing each dish with consistency and attention to detail
From restaurant service and private celebrations to large-scale banquets, you’ll help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
What You Bring to the Table: - 1-2 years of experience in a restaurant, banquet, or high-volume kitchen
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
- A Safe Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset
- Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal designation is an asset
- A passion for food and pride in the quality of your work
- Flexibility to work during the daytime, evenings, weekends, and event-based hours
Why Work for Carmen’s Group? - Flexible scheduling
- Career coaching and growth opportunities, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
- Hands-on experience alongside seasoned Executive Chefs
- Great Place to Work Certified (2022–2024, 2026)
- Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in several award categories, including:
- Most Trusted Executive Teams
- Best Workplaces in Hospitality & Retail
- Best Workplaces in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Women
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
- Perks and benefits, including:
- Pay on Demand- access your pay when you need it
- Global hotel discounts
- Staff discounts at our restaurants
- Culinary apprenticeships and Red Seal development
- Wellness programs and staff events
- Clear pathways into leadership roles
- Employee recognition programs
- Referral bonuses
- A safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace
Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion - where your career is supported every step of the way.
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.
Are You Ready to Take the Lead?
If you’re passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, join our team and help create memorable experiences at some of the city’s most exciting events. Apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together.
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. 
