Cook

Hyatt; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt seeks a Cook in Birmingham, AL, to deliver delicious culinary dishes and ensure a safe kitchen environment. In this entry-level role, you'll be responsible for food preparation, cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, and you should be ready to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full Healthcare Benefits

401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed match

Hotel and Food and Beverage Discounts

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to directions and orders.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Check and rotate food items to ensure freshness.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Kitchen experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Who This Job Will Appeal To

A fun energetic team player looking for an opportunity to learn and grow!

Who This Job Will Appeal To

A fun energetic team player looking for an opportunity to learn and grow!

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will bring designated culinary dishes to life by carefully and safely preparing food according to direction and as ordered by the server. You will help to maintain a safe a welcoming kitchen environment through performing general cleaning and maintenance of food and beverage prep areas. Ensure food safety by dating and rotating food containers, safely storing perishables, and maintaining a sanitary work environment. Check pars for shift use, ensuring that correct amounts are pulled for prep and noting items that need replenishment.

Requirements

Requirements include basic reading, writing and math skills with some kitchen experience preferred. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently standing up and moving about the work area, frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility, frequently bending, stooping and kneeling, frequently working in areas of high temperatures around heavy equipment.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous Cook experience; One to three months related experience and/or training.

Our Associates Love

• Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
• Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
• Hotel and Food and Beverage Discounts and Perks
  
  
  

An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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