Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, while upholding safety and sanitation in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will follow EarthView sustainability guidelines and support guest satisfaction scores. A high school diploma is preferred and prior culinary experience or training is required; standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and holiday shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits, vegetables, and meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam foods.
• Bake breads and rolls.
• Portion, garnish, and serve for pickup or to guests.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitized.
• Store food items properly.
• Support guest satisfaction improvements.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Wear protective safety equipment.
• Support guest satisfaction as part of the team.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Follow recipes

Food preparation

Sanitation

Guest satisfaction

EarthView sustainability

Education

High School diploma

Department of Health Sanitation certificate

Job description

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Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside | Bellevue , WA , US

Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside | Bellevue , WA , US

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