hamilton on chef chef Jobs – 79 Openings This Week

Catering Chef
Scarlett House Catering Inc. —Hamilton, ON
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Hotel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Jr. Sous Chef - Piano Piano Hamilton
PIANO PIANO the restaurant —Hamilton, ON
- From $48,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Confidential —Hamilton, ON
- $55,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Cooking
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Sous Chef
Confidential —Ancaster, ON
- $24–$26 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef | The Pearle Hotel & Spa - Isabelle
The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection —Burlington, ON
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
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Senior Line Cook
Ancaster Mill (Pearle - Ancaster Mill) —Ancaster, ON
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Jr. Sous Chef
CIMA Enoteca - Hamilton —Burlington, ON
- $21–$23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Team management
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Line/Prep Cooks
Beertown Public House —Burlington, ON
- $18–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Restaurant experience
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Pastry Chef / Baker
Lakeside Catering Services —Hamilton, ON
- $1,100 a week
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Cooking
- In-person
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9d
Sous Chef
Sportsman's Inn Resort & Marina —Ontario
- $4,166.67 a month
- Temporary
- Cooking
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
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9d
Japanese All you can eat - Kitchen cook & prep cook & sushi cook
Spring Sushi Restaurant —Hamilton, ON
- $17.50–$27.90 an hour
- Temporary
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Grill Cook
Barangas on the Beach —Hamilton, ON
- $22–$25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- English
- Food service
- Flexible schedule
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3h
Cook
Best Western Plus Valemount Inn and Suites, Edmonton (located in VALEMOUNT , BC) —Ontario
- $20–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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3d
Line Cook
Nisi Greek Taverna —Burlington, ON
- $18–$22 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Store discount
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7d
Cook Relief - Youth Justice
Banyan Community Services —Hamilton, ON
- $19.19–$21.59 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
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Indian Cook
Maarut Inc —Burlington, ON
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- In-person
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6d
BRUNCH and DINNER Line Cook/ Prep Cook
Shy’s Place —Dundas, ON
- $18–$22 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- Food service
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Line Cook | Spencer's at the Waterfront
Cambridge Mill —Burlington, ON
- From $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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10h
chef
Indian Spice —Hamilton, ON
- $36.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
chef
EL GRITO MEXICANO RESTAURANT —Hamilton, ON
- $36 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule

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Catering Chef

Scarlett House Catering Inc. -
Hamilton, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$85,000–$95,000 a year

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Red Seal
Microsoft Excel
Food Handler Certification
First Aid Certification
Food service
Organizational skills
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience
Smart Serve

Full job description

Position Summary

Scarlett Catering is looking for a hands-on, creative, and organized Catering Chef to lead food preparation and execution for our catering operations. This role is responsible for menu development, event execution, food quality, team leadership, and cost control across our Hamilton venues and catered events.

The Catering Chef will work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality food and exceptional event experiences. This person must be comfortable leading by example, supporting the team in all aspects of the operation, and maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, safety, and service.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Culinary Leadership

Develop and execute catering menus for weddings, corporate events, barbecues, and special events
Customize menus based on client needs, dietary requirements, seasonality, and event style
Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards at all events and tastings

Event Execution & Food Production

Oversee food preparation and service for all catering events
Ensure recipes, portions, plating, and timelines are followed
Provide hands-on leadership in the kitchen and during event execution

Cost Control & Operations

Manage food and labour costs to meet budget targets
Support event pricing through accurate forecasting of food and staffing needs.
Monitor waste, portion control, and overall kitchen efficiency
Review event performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Inventory & Purchasing

Manage inventory levels and catering supplies based on event needs
Source quality ingredients and work with approved suppliers
Maintain proper storage, handling, and stock control practices

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure all food is prepared and served in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Maintain clean, safe, and organized kitchen operations
Support training, inspections, and food safety best practices

Team Leadership

Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise catering kitchen staff
Coach team members on food preparation, plating, organization, and efficiency
Support performance management and accountability within the team

Continuous Improvement

Look for ways to improve food quality, efficiency, and guest experience
Support tastings, new venue launches, and special culinary projects
Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Formal culinary training; Red Seal certification is an asset
4–6 years of experience in catering, banquets, hotels, restaurants, or multi-venue food service
Strong experience in high-volume and premium event catering
Strong understanding of food cost, labour management, and kitchen operations
Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience scheduling and leading kitchen teams
Valid Food Handler certification
Smart Serve and First Aid/CPR are required or must be obtained
Proficient with Excel, POS, scheduling, and inventory systems
Guest-focused, team-oriented, and committed to high standards

Working Conditions

On-site role with work in kitchen, venue, and event environments
Flexible hours required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Must be able to stand for long periods, lift as needed, and work indoors or outdoors
Occasional travel to off-site events, Waterloo, and Mississauga offices

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Health and dental benefits
Life insurance
Vision care
Employee assistance program
Opportunity to grow with a developing company

We lead with heart, act with purpose and grow and serve people. Our service goes beyond delivering meals. As the culinary champion you foster innovation and inspire team magic. As a member of our team, you roll up your sleeves – cleaning up after service, prepping meals side-by-side, and delivering experiences with the team- demonstrating that no role is above another. We all push the broom together and we spark initiative and hospitality excellence.

We cater with heart, and lead with purpose.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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