Cook 3

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted room rates for colleagues

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Cook 3 to join Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa's kitchen team. You will prepare and present dishes across pantry, sauté, and grill stations, following standardized recipes and guest specifications.

We value teamwork, cleanliness, and safety. This full-time role requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to grow within a premier Hyatt property and brand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a full-service boutique or luxury resort environment with multiple outlets and concepts.
• Prior experience with computer operations helpful.
• Must be able to communicate professionally in English, both written and verbal. Conversational abilities in Spanish helpful.
• Must be able to multi-task and display ability to recognize that the team members’ and guests’ needs are always primary. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as business dictates.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation in one or more stations of a large commercial kitchen: pantry, saute, grill.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistent preparation according to guest specifications
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Assist with proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items
• Assist with food preparation in advance of food service hours
• Follow all safety guidelines include safe handling of food items, knife safety, safe usage of kitchen equipment, etc.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

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."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing excellent service and meaningful experiences.

Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is now recruiting a Cook 3 to join our team. The property boasts 287 guestrooms including 64 breathtaking suites and the ONLY Ocean-view arrival experience in Miami Beach. The design features elements of texture, art, and pops of color that create a unique and captivating experience. Each suite is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, most with deep-soaking tubs, and cozy reading nooks. Guests can also enjoy private outdoor terraces with stunning views of the Atlantic and the Miami skyline. Unmatched amenities include a full-service spa, a well-equipped fitness center, a destination dining experience by José Andrés, two pools, and a Beach Club catering to the who’s who of Miami.

To succeed in this role, you are an individual who:

• Excels in an environment that prioritizes quality and consistency
• Enjoys working in a team environment where people support others and offer assistance to others in order to ensure the team is successful
• Takes pride in your work area, cleaning as you go and ensuring tools and equipment are properly cared for

What you will be responsible for:

• Food preparation and presentation in one or more stations of a large commercial kitchen: pantry, saute, grill.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistent preparation according to guest specifications
• Participate in cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Assist with proper storage, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food items
• Assist with food preparation in advance of food service hours
• Follow all safety guidelines include safe handling of food items, knife safety, safe usage of kitchen equipment, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience cooking in a commercial kitchen, preferably in a full-service boutique or luxury resort environment with multiple outlets and concepts.
• Prior experience with computer operations helpful.
• Must be able to communicate professionally in English, both written and verbal. Conversational abilities in Spanish helpful.
• Must be able to multi-task and display ability to recognize that the team members’ and guests’ needs are always primary. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as business dictates.

As an Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa Colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with only a 30-day waiting period!
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Andaz team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

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

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging - of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

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.