Restaurant Restaurant jobs in Kingston, ON

The Job

Our Prep Cooks plays a key role in bringing great food to life! As an essential member of our kitchen team, you'll help set the stage for a successful service by preparing fresh ingredients and menu items to our quality standards. From washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients to ensuring proper storage and food safety practices, you'll help keep the kitchen running smoothly while contributing to exceptional dining experiences for our guests. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality, and love being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to have you in our kitchen.

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

What You'll Do

• Arrive for each shift at least 10 minutes early to review the day’s priorities and tasks.
• Confirm daily specials and preparation requirements with the Chef or Sous Chef upon arrival.
• Verify assigned duties and prioritize tasks as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Notify the Chef or Sous Chef promptly of any shortages, unavailable items, or product concerns.
• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, workstations, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Ensure proper labeling, rotation, and storage of all food items in compliance with food safety standards.
• Confirm plates, bowls, and service equipment are placed in warmers and ready for service.
• Report maintenance issues or equipment deficiencies to the Chef, Sous Chef, or Maintenance department.
• Work safely and in compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Check posted schedules prior to leaving to confirm upcoming shifts.
• Follow all hotel policies and procedures, including those outlined in the employee handbook.
• Assist other kitchen team members as required to support efficient operations.
• 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 secondary school education required; culinary training or certification considered an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, clients, and partners.
• Must be able to work mornings, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

• The hourly range for this position is from $19 - $21
• 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-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person