Cook - Carpenter Hall

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hyatt Hotels Corporation as a Cook, where you will exceed guest expectations through food preparation and safety compliance. With responsibilities including menu item cooking, cleanliness maintenance, and collaboration with staff, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to guest satisfaction in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in primary workplace language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items as per guest orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Inspect food preparation areas for safe food-handling practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

"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."

The Role
Reporting to the F&B General Manager the Cook will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse guests in a multitude of tasks that include, but are not limited to food preparation duties, cooking and seasoning all menu items, ordering kitchen supplies and maintaining Health Department Standards within your work area.

Responsibilities will include:

· Prepare a variety of foods, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures

· Prep food items for after-hours distribution

· Clean work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware

· Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

· Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas

· Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

· Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

· Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons

· Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

· Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage

· Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs

· Maintain a positive relationship with all employees and guests

· Always ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all business needs are met

· Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area

· Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition

· Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property

· Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements

· Attend relevant meetings

· Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction

Qualifications

Experience Required

· High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

· Two (2) years related experience in hospitality or service industry

· Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and sister property staff

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We Welcome You

Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

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.

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