Cook 1 - Entry Level (Full Time)

Hyatt Regency; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits for you and/​

Dependent coverage

RRSP Matching Contributions

Discounted Parking

Discounts at Thomsons Kitchen/Bar

Discounts at Stillwater Spa

Tuition reimbursement program and Lead

Complimentary meals during shift

Complimentary hotel nights for friends

Wellbeing programs and gym access

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Calgary is seeking an entry-level Cook 1 to join our culinary team under the RiseHY program, aiming to develop careers in hospitality. No heavy experience required, but basic cooking skills help as you learn Hyatt standards and recipes.

Shifts run from early morning to late evening (5:00 AM–11:30 PM), including weekends and holidays. A supportive team environment and opportunities for growth are offered at Hyatt Calgary.

Qualifications

• Entry level cook with basic culinary skills or related cooking experience.
• No previous experience required; previous cooking experience is an asset.
• Prepare meals by reviewing recipes and Hyatt specifications.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and work environment.
• Flexible to support kitchen operations and scheduling.
• Shifts between 5:00 AM and 11:30 PM, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid work authorization for Canada.

Responsibilities

• The Entry Level Cook is a culinary position that requires basic culinary skills or related cooking experience.
• Prepare meals by reviewing recipes; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients to Hyatt specifications
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and work environment
• Collaborative team player, demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Genuine passion for food and cooking, with a strong eagerness to learn
• Flexible and willing to support kitchen operations as business needs require
• Flexible availability to enable effective departmental scheduling
• Shifts between 5:00 AM and 11:30 PM, including weekends and holidays
• Valid work authorization for Canada

Skills

Basic culinary skills

No experience required

Team player

Job description

Summary

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Cook 1 (Entry Level) to join our culinary team RiseHY with Hyatt Regency Calgary. RiseHY is our global signature program that brings Hyatt’s purpose of ‘caring for people so they can be their best’ to life in our communities through offering employment opportunities to Opportunity Youth. At Hyatt, we would like to help the youth rise from entry-level roles to create meaningful, life-long careers.

Organization- Hyatt Regency Calgary

Summary

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Cook 1 (Entry Level) to join our culinary team

RiseHY with Hyatt Regency Calgary. RiseHY is our global signature program that brings Hyatt’s purpose of ‘caring for people so they can be their best’ to life in our communities through offering employment opportunities to Opportunity Youth. At Hyatt, we would like to help the youth rise from entry-level roles to create meaningful, life-long careers.

At Hyatt Regency Calgary, Care is our favorite flavor and we would like to share this exciting entry-level role for you to apply your culinary passion and get a start with Hyatt as a cook, learning how to create flawless dining experiences for our guests.

What is expected of me in this role?

• The Entry Level Cook is a culinary position that requires basic culinary skills or related cooking experience


• No previous experience is necessary; Previous cooking experience is an asset.


• Prepare meals by reviewing recipes; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients to Hyatt specifications


• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen and work environment


• Collaborative team player, demonstrate a positive attitude.


• Genuine passion for food and cooking, with a strong eagerness to learn


• Flexible and willing to support kitchen operations as business needs require


• Flexible availability to enable effective departmental scheduling


• Shifts between 5:00 AM and 11:30 PM, including weekends and holidays


• Valid work authorization for Canada

WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE HYATT REGENCY CALGARY?

• Extended Health Benefits for you and your dependents and paid medical days.


• Employer RRSP Matching Contributions.


• Discounted Parking.


• Discounts at our on-site restaurant Thomsons Kitchen/Bar.


• Discounts at our on-site Spa-Stillwater Spa Services and Spa Products.


• Tuition reimbursement program and career development program, Leading@Hyatt.


• Complimentary meal during shift.


• Complimentary hotel nights, friends, and family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world.


• Wellbeing Programs, Headspace and Not Myself Today, Access to a Wellbeing and Relaxation Room, Complimentary Access to the Hotel Pool and Gym.


• Opportunities to participate in our Hyatt Calgary LGBTQ2S+ diversity group and youth hiring programming; RiseHY


• 2025 Great Place To Work Certified

About Hyatt Regency

Being part of our Hyatt Regency Calgary family means always having space to be you. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun, your perfect opportunity. At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honor and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honor and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation

This role will typically allow a minimum of 30 hours per week

The starting salary for this role is $19.50 CAD per hour