Cook

Hyatt; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt in Denver, Colorado is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Staff member responsible for food production and quality control of items prepared in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of cooking experience and hold a valid Food Handler Card. Responsibilities include preparing daily production lists, ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates must be flexible and able to work both morning and evening shifts, with a focus on quality food preparation.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to comprehend English for instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Follows recipes and prepares food items.
• Inspects and selects food items of the highest standard.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and storage areas.
• Adheres to safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Food Handler Card

Cooking experience

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Basic mathematical skills

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl and other food items prepared on the front-line station.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Prepares daily preparation lists for production.
• Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
• Prepares all broiled and sautéed food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product; requires transportation of heavy food products.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product, checking on portion control, especially in specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality product.
• Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Maintain all logs, cooling, heating, and temperature.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Kitchen Personnel when needed.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH SHIFTS AM AND PM

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years cooking experience preferred. Broiler cooking preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Must be able to work from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Sunday; flexibility to other shifts is a plus.

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.