Cook III - AM/PM

Hyatt Regency; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted room nights

Friends & family room rates

PerkSpot discounts

Discounted parking

Discounted DART passes

Headspace meditation access

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Dallas is seeking a Cook III to join our premier culinary team. You will lead your station, ensure dish quality, and master diverse cooking techniques, with exposure to multiple kitchen areas and potential leadership growth.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and a chance to advance within a nationally recognized hotel group in North Texas.

Qualifications

• 3 years of line and fine dining experience required.
• Flexibility to work any days of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Texas Food Handlers Certification required.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee designated station(s) and check quality of finished dishes.
• Utilize proper knife skills and ensure efficient preparation methods.
• Prepare items by braising, smoking, grilling, broiling, blanching, sautéing.
• Assist production across Garde Manger, Pastry, Banquets and Restaurant.
• Support training needs for new hires and onboarding.
• Assist Chef de Cuisine and Supervisors in supporting culinary staff.

Skills

Line and fine dining experience

Teamwork

Flexibility (weekends/holidays)

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Texas Food Handlers Certification

Job description

$21/hour

Organization- Hyatt Regency Dallas

Summary

$21/hour

The Cook III is a platform to join our highly skilled and recognized Culinary team. This role can afford you a professional career path within the hotel. You will be part of a rock-star team and hotel that was recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work - Large Companies in North Texas!

The Cook III will direct and oversee their designated station/s, check quality of finished food products, utilize proper knife skills, and will ensure efficient preparation methods and procedures through ultimate ownership. This Cook will actively handle the preparation of various food items by braising, smoking, grilling, broiling, blanching, sautéing, in addition to other cooking techniques for items relative to their station & specific department, as well as assist others in production as needed. Will have the opportunity to be exposed to different areas of the kitchens, such as Garde Manger, Pastry, Banquets and Restaurant. This is an advantageous opportunity if you desire to pursue leadership roles in the culinary profession.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily specials
• Ensuring the proper amount for needed food preparation
• Receiving products from the storeroom & rotating appropriately
• Utilizing the proper storage procedures
• Supporting training needs for new hires
• Familiarizing new associates of standard practices
• Assist Chef de Cuisine & Supervisors in supporting fellow culinary colleagues at all cook level positions

CULTURE AND FUN!

• Free room nights, discounted room nights, and friends & family room rates at wonderful Hyatt locations around the world
• Celebrations, recognitions, and volunteer opportunities
• Free nutritional colleague meals
• PerkSpot - discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and many more!
• Discounted parking and discounted annual DART passes

WELLBEING AND BENEFITS!

• Full medical benefits at 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and extended sick leave
• New child leave, paid family bonding time, and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free access to Headspace – meditation, recuperation, and rejuvenation

Qualifications

• 3 years of line and fine dining experience required
• Flexibility to work any days of the week, including weekends and holidays
• Able to multi-task and work as part of a team
• Texas Food Handlers Certification required
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred

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.