Cook 4 - Full Time

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel room nights atHyat

Discounted room rates for friends &amp

Bereavement and jury duty pay

Vacation, sick, and new child leave

Medical, dental and vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Complimentary employee meals

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown is seeking a Cook 4 to join our culinary team. This role requires advanced culinary skills and the ability to work across multiple kitchen stations with minimal supervision to deliver high-quality dishes for Gulf & Prairie and other outlets.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of experience in restaurant, hotel, or fine dining settings, strong teamwork and time-management, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in restaurant, hotel, or fine dining environments.
• Advanced culinary knowledge and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work across multiple kitchen stations and adapt to changing business needs.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Execute the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items in accordance with Hyatt and culinary standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency across multiple kitchen stations, including hot line, cold line, banquet, and prep operations.
• Flexibly support various culinary teams and outlets based on operational needs.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and proper presentation standards are maintained at all times.
• Follow established recipes, production sheets, and portion control standards.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards in all kitchen operations.
• Assist with the proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of food products.
• Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Promote Hyatt's Culture of Care through teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Skills

Culinary skills

Multi-station cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

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\"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off.\"

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our culinary team as a Cook 4 at Hyatt Regency Houston located in downtown Houston. Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you will get to be part of a company that has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®\" by Fortune and Great Place To Work. Hyatt has earned a spot on this prestigious list for 12 consecutive years, making it one of the longest-ranked hospitality brands.

Hyatt colleagues 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.

Hyatt has a very competitive benefit package for colleagues, which may include:

• Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide


• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide


• Bereavement and jury duty pay


• Vacation, sick, and new child leave


• Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account,


• Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Complimentary employee meals


• Competitive wages

The Cook 4 position requires advanced culinary skills and a comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations. This versatile role supports our main restaurant offering, Gulf & Prairie, and may assist other culinary outlets and banquet operations as business needs require. The ideal candidate is a seasoned culinary professional capable of working across multiple kitchen stations with minimal supervision while consistently delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities:

Execute the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items in accordance with Hyatt and culinary standards

Demonstrate proficiency across multiple kitchen stations, including hot line, cold line, banquet, and prep operations

Flexibly support various culinary teams and outlets based on operational needs

Ensure food quality, consistency, and proper presentation standards are maintained at all times

Follow established recipes, production sheets, and portion control standards

Uphold food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards in all kitchen operations

Assist with the proper storage, labeling, rotation, and handling of food products

Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction

Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and storage spaces

Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment

Promote Hyatt's Culture of Care through teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in restaurant, hotel, or fine dining environments

Advanced culinary knowledge and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work across multiple kitchen stations and adapt to changing business needs

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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