Cook - Grow Your Culinary Career in Resort Kitchen

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in the United States is seeking culinary team members to join the resort or restaurant kitchen. The role covers entry to senior cook responsibilities and emphasizes preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes in line with Hyatt standards.

You'll learn and apply food safety protocols, manage stations, assist with inventory, and collaborate with sous chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary experience is preferred for progression.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety protocols.
• Experience with kitchen equipment and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients for cooking.
• Cook a variety of dishes following recipes and standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Manage inventory and assist with ordering.
• Collaborate with culinary team for smooth operations.
• Ensure food presentation meets resort standards.
• Accommodate special dietary requests when needed.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Menu Knowledge

Food Safety

Culinary Techniques

Presentation

Kitchen Equipment

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Cleanliness

Special Requests

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

This position entails working in the culinary department of a resort or restaurant, involving various responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.

**Position Levels:**
1. Entry-Level Cook (Cook I / Prep Cook):
- Assist with food preparation by chopping ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
- Support higher-level cooks in executing dishes while learning fundamental cooking techniques.
2. Line Cook (Cook II):
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Efficiently manage a designated station while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety.
- Assist with inventory management and collaborate with the culinary team for smooth kitchen operations.
3. Lead Cook (Cook III / Senior Line Cook):
- Oversee a specific kitchen station, ensuring timely and high-quality dish preparation.
- Assist in menu execution, train junior cooks, and maintain consistency in food presentation.
- Support kitchen leadership in inventory maintenance and upholding safety standards.

This role requires culinary skills and knowledge of food safety protocols:

Food Preparation: Prepare and portion ingredients for cooking, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring.

Cooking: Cook a variety of dishes, such as appetizers, entrees, and desserts, following recipes and resort standards.

Menu Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the resort's menu items, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.

Food Safety: Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the safety of guests and compliance with health regulations.

Culinary Techniques: Use various cooking techniques, such as grilling, sautéing, baking, and frying, to create high-quality dishes.

Presentation: Plate dishes attractively and ensure they meet the resort's standards for presentation and portion control.

Kitchen Equipment: Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, stovetops, grills, and fryers.

Inventory Management: Monitor and manage food inventory, ensuring proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste.

Quality Control: Maintain the quality and consistency of food by tasting and adjusting seasonings as necessary.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, such as sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen assistants, to ensure efficient and smooth food production.

Cleanliness: Keep the kitchen area clean and organized, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen surfaces.

• Special Requests: Accommodate special dietary requests or preferences from
  
  

Qualifications

Experience & Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Experience

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Knowledge

Job REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Project and time management skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible days/hours – some on-call duty is required.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds or more.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the Colleague is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The Colleague frequently uses hands and arms to reach, carry, and lift items. Good vision is essential to the success of this position. The Colleague can reasonably be expected to experience moderate to high noise levels and temperature fluctuations.A Colleague must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this Colleague.He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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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