Culinary Prep Artist (Cook 3) — Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an entry-level Cook 3 to support food preparation across hotel restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and events. Under supervision, you will perform basic prep, cooking, assembly, stocking, and sanitation while learning recipes, safety standards, and luxury presentation expectations.

The position offers grounding in a structured hotel kitchen, with opportunities to advance skills in a prestigious hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Prior food preparation or cooking experience preferred; culinary training or transferable kitchen experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen sanitation, safe knife handling, and food storage.
• Valid Food Handler Certification, where required, or ability to obtain it within the timeframe required by law and hotel policy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to approved recipes, production standards, portion specifications, and luxury presentation requirements.
• Set up, maintain, and break down assigned station with appropriate ingredients, equipment, utensils, and supplies.
• Verify freshness, quality, temperature, taste, texture, and appearance of food before service.
• Follow established timing and firing procedures to support coordinated, efficient service.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, and service delays promptly to culinary leadership.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep basics

Follow recipes

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training (preferred)

Tools

Commercial kitchen tools

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an entry-level Cook 3 to support food preparation across hotel restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and events. Under supervision, you will perform basic prep, cooking, assembly, stocking, and sanitation while learning recipes, safety standards, and luxury presentation expectations.

The position offers grounding in a structured hotel kitchen, with opportunities to advance skills in a prestigious hospitality environment.