Banquet Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Room discounts at Hyatt locations

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Banquet Cook to support our Austin properties with banquet and event culinary duties. The role requires basic culinary skills and strong communication to deliver quality service for high-volume events.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of banquet cooking experience, be able to read recipes and plating diagrams, and maintain food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of banquet and event culinary experience.
• Knife skills and basic food knowledge.
• a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of performing repetitious duties.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and plating diagrams.
• Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
• Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate banquet dishes for events.
• Read recipes and plating diagrams to ensure correct presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation throughout service.
• Assist in maintaining food safety and sanitation standards during prep and service.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Reading recipes

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Banquet Cook is a culinary position that requires basic culinary skills or related cooking experience andgood communication skills.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts by Land & Sea Department which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

The Benefits & Perks

• We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents.
• Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of banquet and event culinary experience.
• Knife skills and basic food knowledge are important.
• a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of performing repetitious duties.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and plating diagrams.
• Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
• Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

This is not your typical career opportunity.This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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