Cafeteria Cook - Seasonal, Housing Available

Grand Hyatt; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Free employee meals during shift

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Ski pass

Training and professional development

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is seeking a skilled Cafeteria Cook to join our Culinary team. This role prepares high-quality meals for the employee cafeteria, maintains cleanliness and food safety, and brings experience from high-volume kitchens or institutional food service.

The ideal candidate has prior cafeteria-style or institutional cooking experience and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment. Housing availability may be limited, and Hyatt offers competitive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Requires fair communication skills.
• Experience preferred in hospitality/food service.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Certifications in alcohol service or food handling as required by local/state rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and grab-and-go items for the employee cafeteria.
• Follow standardized recipes to maintain consistency and quality.
• Set up and replenish serving lines during meal service.
• Ensure all food meets Hyatt and health dept. safety standards.
• Assist with food prep, inventory rotation (FIFO) and stocking of kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary work area and collaborate with culinary team.
• Support special employee events and other culinary operations as needed.

Skills

Fair communication

Fast-paced environment

Standing for long periods

Repetitious duties

Job description

Summary

The

Organization- Grand Hyatt Deer Valley

The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is in the famed Deer Valley ski resort and approximately 40 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Hotel is part of a new development, planned to incorporate 17 ski lifts, ±1,600 residential units, 8 hotels with a total of ±1,350 rooms, ±250,000 square feet of conference and retail space, and one of the largest “ski beaches” in the world.

The Grand Hyatt is comprised of 436 luxury accommodations including 381 guest rooms and 55 residential units with approximately 30,000 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space, lobby level 3-meal restaurant and bar, signature bar, pool/après ski bar and grill, coffee bistro, large outdoor event terrace, pool and 3 whirlpools, kids club, and fitness area.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is seeking a skilled and dependable Cafeteria Cook to join our Culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality meals for our team member cafeteria while maintaining exceptional food quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards. The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen and experience working in an employee cafeteria, cafeteria-style, or institutional food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, dinner, and grab-and-go items for the employee cafeteria.
• Follow standardized recipes while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation.
• Set up, replenish, and maintain cafeteria serving lines throughout meal service.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored according to Hyatt and local health department food safety standards.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and portion control to minimize waste.
• Assist with food prep, inventory rotation (FIFO), and stocking of kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure timely meal service.
• Support special employee events and assist with other culinary operations as needed.

Housing available on a first come, first serve basis.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Free room Nights, Discounted and friends & Family room rates*
• Medical, Dental and vision insurance with only 30-day waiting period*!
• 401K with company Match*
• Free employee meal during shift
• Generous paid time off*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Ski Pass*
• Excellent training, professional development and more
• Applicable for FT Year Around Positions

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.

Qualifications

• Requires fair communication skills.
• Previous experience preferred.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Capable of performing repetitious duties.
• Must have current Alcohol server certification and/or food service permit as required by local or state government agency. Food service and/or other certification as required.