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Pyramid Global Hospitality; Puerto Rico; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Cook for Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. The role involves assisting the culinary team with menu execution, food preparation, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a high-volume kitchen.

The ideal candidate has a year of kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available within a renowned hospitality portfolio.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required.
• Active Food handler's certification or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience.
• Willingness to work varied day/night, holidays and weekends.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift at least 50 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Develop knowledge of cooking procedures (grill, sauté, fry).
• Operate knives and kitchen equipment safely.
• Assist in menu design and recipe creation.
• Prepare stations and food before opening, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and proper food storage.
• Ensure consistent food preparation and presentation according to recipes.
• Minimize food waste through cross-utilization.
• Collaborate with the culinary leadership team to deliver menu concepts.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Advanced Culinary Fundamentals

Jobbeschreibung

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

Joining our team means becoming part of a close‑knit community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for service. We provide comprehensive training and development programs to help our associates succeed.

About Our Property

Welcome to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico, a premier resort in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located in the breathtaking setting on the oceanfront coast of Rio Grande. Featuring 579 guest rooms and over 36,918 sq ft of meeting space, this award‑winning property, recognized as one of the top five resorts in Puerto Rico by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards, offers a truly dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

We are looking for someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team. This individual must be creative, motivated, and passionate about growing their talents in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment, with a strong desire to learn, to develop skills and work with the culinary leadership team to create menus which reflect seasonal availability and concept of the restaurant. The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining. The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role

• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• Comply with applicable certification requirements for the position, including Food Protection Certification.
• Assist in menu design and recipe creation.
• Complete station and food preparation before restaurant opening, ensuring good service and efficiency in operations.
• Take responsibility for the preparation, preservation, and presentation of all food items offered in the establishment according to standardized recipes.
• Be capable of following instructions to cook and serve well‑prepared meals.
• Keep work area clean and safe at all times.
• You will be consistent on all food preparation
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients

What are we looking for?

• Active Food handler's certification or the ability to get it
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night, holidays and weekend shifts
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• High School Diploma.
• Advanced Culinary Fundamentals.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a kitchen.

Compensation

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.