Cafeteria Cook (Winter Seasonal)

Hyatt Corporation; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

Ski pass

Medical Insurance

401K with company Match

Vacation time

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in an employee cafeteria 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 during meals.
• Ensure all food is prepared and stored per Hyatt and local health 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.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely meal service.
• Support special employee events and other culinary operations as needed.

Job description

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

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.

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*
• 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.

• 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.