Entry-Level Cook: Culinary Prep & Luxury Service

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an entry-level Cook 3 to join its luxury hotel kitchens in the United States. You will assist in food preparation, cooking, and plating for multiple outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and events, under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning recipes, maintaining sanitation, and supporting high-quality guest experiences in a fast-paced, upscale 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.
• 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 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.
• Support restaurant, banquet, catering, in-room dining, employee dining, and special-event production as assigned.

Skills

Foundational knife skills

Basic food preparation

Teamwork

Professional communication

Follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or coursework

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Ovens

Ranges

Grills

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an entry-level Cook 3 to join its luxury hotel kitchens in the United States. You will assist in food preparation, cooking, and plating for multiple outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and events, under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning recipes, maintaining sanitation, and supporting high-quality guest experiences in a fast-paced, upscale environment.