Waterdown, On Cook Jobs – 266 Openings This Week

Line Cook/Prep Cook
Calabash Bar & Grill —Hamilton, ON
- $18.00–$24.44 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Flexible schedule
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Shalom Community Village —Hamilton, ON
- $24.41 an hour
- Serving
- Hospitality
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook - Chef de Partie - Piano Piano - Hamilton
PIANO PIANO the restaurant —Hamilton, ON
- $20–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- Cleaning
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CIMA Enoteca - Burlington —Burlington, ON
- $20–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
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The Good Kitchen Team Member
Goodness Me! Natural Food Market —Burlington, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Cashiering
- POS
Line Cook | The Pearle Hotel & Spa - Isabelle
The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection —Burlington, ON
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Hotel
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Prep Cook/Line Cook
Buvette Restaurant & Winebar —Burlington, ON
- $20–$24 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Cook | Bardo Brant St.
Bardo Burlington —Burlington, ON
- From $25.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- English
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Line Cook
Italian Restaurant —Milton, ON
- $18–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- No experience needed
- Organizational skills
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Fine Dining Line Cook
Prime Steak & Raw Bar —Burlington, ON
- $19–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Sanitation
- Cooking
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Plank Restobar Prep Cooks / Line Cooks
Catch Hospitality —Oakville, ON
- $18–$27 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Cooking
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Line Cook
Catch Hospitality —Oakville, ON
- $20–$26 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- Organizational skills
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Line Cook
EASY ON FOURTH, KITCHEN + CRAFT BAR —Oakville, ON
- $20–$23 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- English
- Store discount
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Senior Line Cook
Ancaster Mill (Pearle - Ancaster Mill) —Ancaster, ON
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- English
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Pur & Simple Burlington Appleby line —Burlington, ON
- From $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- In-person
- Kitchen experience
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Line Cook
Lot 88 Kitchen & Bar Orillia —Burlington, ON
- $18–$24 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- Inventory management
- Sanitation
- Store discount
- Flexible schedule
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Baker/Line Cook
Roasta Cafe —Burlington, ON
- Part-time
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Team management
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Line/Prep Cook
Olive Us Greek Restaurant —Burlington, ON
- $17.60–$20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- Store discount
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Pizzaiolo
Castelli Mercato —Ancaster, ON
- $19.50–$22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Cooking
- English
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Line Cook
Southcote 53 Tap and Grill —Ancaster, ON
- $18–$20 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Store discount
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Line Cook/Prep Cook

Calabash Bar & Grill
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
$18.00–$24.44 an hour

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
Grilling
Cross-contamination prevention
Labelling
Food Handler Certification
Sanitation
Workplace safety policies
Cooking
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
Food temperature logging
FIFO
Food marinating
Meal preparation
Cleaning
Food preparation
Basic knife skills
Food safety
Restaurant experience
Professional kitchen experience
Breakfast preparation
FIFO food stock rotation
Stock rotation
Kitchen experience

Full job description

CompanyCalabash Bar & Grill
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
Schedule: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening, weekend and holiday availability required
Compensation: $18.00–$24.44 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

About Calabash

Calabash Bar & Grill is an upscale Jamaican-inspired restaurant offering Caribbean flavours alongside familiar bar-and-grill favourites. Our goal is to provide guests with high-quality food, warm hospitality and a consistent dining experience throughout breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

We are seeking reliable and motivated Line Cook/Prep Cook team members who are comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and supporting multiple areas of food preparation and service.

Position Summary

The Line Cook/Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking menu items and maintaining a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working a variety of shifts, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. This position requires someone who can follow recipes, work efficiently under pressure and contribute positively to a team-oriented kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, marinades, garnishes and other ingredients according to established recipes.
Complete daily prep lists accurately and within assigned timelines.
Wash, cut, portion, label, date and store ingredients appropriately.
Prepare Jamaican and Caribbean-inspired dishes, breakfast items and traditional bar-and-grill menu offerings.
Follow standardized recipes, portion controls and presentation requirements.
Assist with receiving, inspecting and storing food deliveries.
Rotate products using first-in, first-out procedures.
Monitor ingredient levels and notify the supervisor when products are running low.
Help reduce food waste through accurate preparation, portioning and storage.

Line Cooking and Service

Prepare and cook menu items during breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Operate assigned stations, which may include grill, fryer, sauté, breakfast, pantry or preparation.
Cook eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, sandwiches and other breakfast items accurately and efficiently.
Prepare lunch and dinner items according to guest orders and restaurant standards.
Coordinate cooking times so complete orders are prepared and served together.
Read and follow kitchen tickets accurately.
Communicate allergies, dietary restrictions and special requests with the kitchen team.
Maintain quality, consistency and presentation during busy service periods.
Assist other kitchen stations when operationally required.
Communicate delays, product shortages and quality concerns promptly.

Cleaning, Sanitation and Food Safety

Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift.
Follow food-safety, sanitation and temperature-control procedures.
Check and record food, refrigerator and freezer temperatures when assigned.
Prevent cross-contamination by following proper food-handling procedures.
Clean and sanitize cutting boards, utensils, equipment and preparation surfaces.
Complete opening, closing and kitchen-cleaning duties.
Store food safely and ensure products are labelled and dated.
Dispose of waste according to restaurant procedures.
Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment and maintenance concerns immediately.
Follow workplace health and safety, WHMIS and restaurant safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience as a line cook, prep cook, breakfast cook or kitchen team member is preferred.
Comfortable working breakfast, lunch or dinner shifts based on scheduling and operational needs.
Ability to prepare food accurately while working in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation and safe knife-handling practices.
Ability to follow recipes, preparation lists and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to quality, consistency and portion control.
Dependable, punctual and able to arrive ready for scheduled shifts.
Ability to communicate respectfully and work effectively as part of a team.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Food Handler Certification

Applicants should have a valid Food Handler Certificate or be willing to complete an approved Food Handler Certification program upon hiring.

Calabash Bar & Grill will cover the cost of the required Food Handler Certification for successful candidates who do not currently hold a valid certificate. Continued employment may be conditional upon completing the certification within the timeline established by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen.
Previous breakfast cooking experience.
Experience working with grills, fryers, sauté stations or commercial kitchen equipment.
Experience preparing Jamaican, Caribbean or international cuisine.
Valid Food Handler Certificate. ( Compay will pay for certification if required)
WHMIS training. ( Company will facilitate training)
Experience with inventory rotation, food receiving and portion control.
Culinary education or equivalent practical kitchen experience.

Physical and Work Requirements

Ability to remain standing and moving for extended periods.
Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced commercial kitchen.
Ability to lift and move up to approximately 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where required.
Ability to safely bend, reach, carry, push and pull kitchen supplies and equipment.
Ability to work around heat, steam, sharp utensils, cleaning products and varying noise levels.
Ability to perform repetitive food-preparation and cooking tasks safely.
Ability to work early morning, daytime or evening shifts as scheduled.

What We Offer

Hourly compensation of $18.00–$24.44, based on experience and qualifications.
Full-time and part-time opportunities.
Company-paid Food Handler Certification for eligible employees.
On-the-job training and menu education.
Opportunities for additional hours and professional growth.
A respectful, collaborative and team-oriented workplace.
Opportunities to advance into senior cook, kitchen supervisor or kitchen management positions as the restaurant grows.
The opportunity to help build the food and kitchen culture of a new Hamilton restaurant concept.

Calabash Bar & Grill is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $18.00-$24.44 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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