Ontario Restaurant jobs in Kingston, ON

The Job

Our line cooks are responsible for preparing menu items for the restaurant and banquet functions while maintaining consistency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards. This position plays a key role in ensuring all dishes are prepared to specification, presented attractively, and delivered in a timely manner to enhance the overall guest experience.

*This position is being posted to fill current vacancies in our organization.

What You'll Do

• Craft each dish with care, consistency, and attention to presentation, knowing it may be the highlight of someone’s stay
• Bring creative energy and pride to every plate, delivering meals that are as beautiful as they are delicious
• Treat recipes as blueprints and every service as an opportunity to elevate the guest experience
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized station so that every dish is prepared with intention and flow
• Work closely with chefs and fellow team members to ensure food quality reflects our brand’s high standards
• Adapt quickly, solve problems, and remain calm under pressure to keep the guest experience seamless
• Confirm daily specials with the Chef or Sous Chef and verify assigned duties and prep list priorities.
• Inform the Chef or Sous Chef promptly of any shortages, unavailable items, or product concerns.
• Prepare and cook menu items, including soups and short-order dishes, according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and organization of all food products in refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and plated consistently according to portion, presentation, and timing standards.
• Conduct regular taste and temperature checks to ensure food meets quality and safety requirements.
• Properly use and maintain all kitchen tools, equipment, and appliances.
• Prepare ingredients such as chopping vegetables, portioning proteins, and setting up stations before service (mise en place).
• Ensure all fridges and workstations are clean, organized, and meet health and safety standards.
• Work safely and in compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in other kitchen areas as required and perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef or Sous Chef.

The above areas of responsibility are not all inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

Who We're Looking For

• Completion of a two-year community college culinary diploma or equivalent education an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years of cooking experience, preferably within a fine dining environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
• Passionate about food and dedicated to creating memorable culinary experiences
• Precise and consistent, with a strong eye for detail and presentation
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, staying calm and focused under pressure
• A true team player who communicates clearly and supports a collaborative kitchen culture
• Reliable and disciplined, showing up prepared and ready to execute at a high level
• Creative and curious, always open to learning new techniques and contributing fresh ideas
• Takes pride in clean, organized workspaces and upholds the highest food safety standards
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

• Earn an hourly rate between $18.00 - $22.00
• Join a supportive team that values your skills, dedication, and growth.
• Advance your career through hands-on experience and clear development opportunities.
• Be part of a reputable hotel known for delivering exceptional guest service and quality.
• Enjoy job stability, competitive benefits, and flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
• Create meaningful, memorable experiences for guests from all over the world.

At Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront, your work matters — every day you’ll contribute to a team committed to excellence and making every guest’s stay extraordinary. Join us and be part of something special!

The Delta Hotel by Marriott Kingston Waterfront Hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant, AquaTerra that serves picturesque waterfront views and the most beautiful, delicious dishes using fresh and local ingredients. Along with our amazing dishes, we strive to hire amazing talent to be part of our team in holding up our standards for our guests.

Owned and operated by Diamond Hotels Management Inc. we are committed to delivering exceptional, guest centric hospitality experiences, supporting our associates in meaningful ways, positively impacting the community and integrating sustainable tourism into every part of our business.

Working for our Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront property allows for many growth and development opportunities in each department and property, participating in fun, inclusive employee events, access to discounted Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Tickets, group insurance benefits for full-time employees, hotel discounts for you, your family and friends, and more!

We are committed to contribute to a systemic change in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Diamond Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We commit to identify, prevent, and eliminate discrimination and harassment in all its forms with respect to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, political belief, marital status, or family status of that person or that group or class of persons.

We are further committed to compliance with all fair employment practices relating to citizenship and immigration status. In recruiting for our team, we want to know more about the collective sum of your experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that you invest in your work. We encourage members of designated groups and Indigenous Peoples to self-identify and apply.

We will also make accommodation available to job applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. During this process, if an applicant requests accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 613-650-5420 and we will consult with the applicant and arrange for a suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person