Cook 2 - Intermediate Level

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

401k

Paid Vacation

Sick Days

Holidays

Family Bonding

Adoption Aid

Free Room Nights

Free Meal

Stock Purchase

Retail Discounts

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an intermediate level Cook for the Grand Hyatt Washington kitchen, supporting banquet and restaurant operations. You will work flexible hours from 5:00am to 11:30pm, including weekends and holidays, to ensure events run smoothly.

Compensation starts at $23.22 per hour, rising to $26.08 after six months, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k, paid time off, and more. Join a team recognized among Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in high‑volume kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards.
• Strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute cooking for banquet and restaurant events.
• Ensure quality, safety and sanitation in all prep work.
• Possess flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Verbal communication

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Job description

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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team at the Grand Hyatt Washington located in downtown Washington, D.C.Not only will you be part of a great team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

This intermediate level Cook position requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired candidate will have professional cooking experience, knowledge of cooking ingredients, and procedures. This person will have a critical role in our Banquet and/or Restaurant kitchen. We are looking for someone with the flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays, any time between 5:00am - 11:30pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.22, increasing to $26.08 after six months.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

Additional perks include:

• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country

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

• Refined verbal communication skills
• Candidate should be able to perform all cooking skills
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to move quickly and adjust as business dictates
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

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