Cook 2 - Intermediate Line

Hyatt Hotels; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as an Intermediate Cook 2 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. This role involves preparing standardized meals in a busy kitchen environment, ensuring quality and consistency. Candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience and demonstrate strong communication and knife skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation/Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Complimentary Room Nights

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional cooking experience required.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepping for the kitchen and production of standardized meals.
• Accountable for delivering consistent quality in food production.

Skills

Communication

Knife Skills

Product Knowledge

Cooking Methods Knowledge

Education

Professional Culinary Training

Job description

This posting is for an Intermediate Cook 2 for the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The position rotates between Former Saint restaurant and Main Kitchen and the shifts will vary based on business. Candidates will need to have flexible availability and work both the am & pm shifts.

The Intermediate Cook 2 is responsible for working as part of a team and focuses on prepping for the kitchen and production of standardized meals primarily in the area of banquets. Cooks are accountable for delivering the same quality of product every time.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of professional cooking experience, which includes cooking in a high-volume restaurant operation; or have a combination of professional culinary work experience and formal culinary training.

· Candidates must also demonstrate good communication skills,good knife skills, product knowledge and identification, and knowledge of various cooking methods.

· This position involves standing on feet for long periods of time and requires the ability to lift, push and carry moderate amounts of weight.

Candidates must have flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Our Values: Empathy / Wellbeing / Respect / Integrity / Experimentation / Inclusion

The Hyatt Regency Denver is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.

Benefits available with this position:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Life Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Short-Term Disability after 30 days
• Eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account after 30 days
• Vacation/ Sick Days
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Complimentary Room Nights 12 per calendar year after 90 days
• Employee/Friends & Family Rate Room Nights
• Employee may elect to contribute 401k
• 401k Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 5% discount
• Contribute to the 529 Education Savings Plan
• Educational assistance up to $1,000 per calendar year after completing 90 days of service
• Jury Duty
• Bereavement Pay
• Complimentary parking in hotel garage
• Free Light Rail/Bus Pass
• Complimentary meal in High Plains
• Use of Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The hourly rate for this position is $19.87.

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

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. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

You are more than welcome.