Garde Manger Cook II - Cold Prep & Banquets

Hyatt Regency Dfw; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel room nights

Discounted room rates

Bereavement and jury duty pay

Vacation, sick, and new child leave

Medical, dental and vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Complimentary employee meals

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Houston, located in downtown Houston, seeks a Cook 2 (Garde Manger) to join our culinary team. You will support Garde Manger operations, prepare salads, cold foods, garnishes, and assist banquet culinary operations as needed, under senior chefs.

We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture of care. This role requires basic culinary knowledge, teamwork, and flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Desire to satisfy guests in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• 1–2 years cooking or food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work a station under supervision and assist across multiple kitchen areas.
• Culinary degree or related hotel culinary experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques, food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items per Hyatt standards.
• Support daily Garde Manger operations, salads, cold foods, garnishes.
• Assist banquet culinary operations as needed for events.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and portion control.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation of all foods.
• Store, label, rotate, and handle food per safety guidelines.
• Keep workstations and equipment clean and organized.
• Support multiple kitchen stations as needed.
• Collaborate with culinary and F&B teams for smooth service.
• Uphold sanitation and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Promote Hyatt's Culture of Care through teamwork and professionalism.

Skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Cooking/food prep

Ability to work stations

Flexibility schedule

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Hyatt Regency Houston, located in downtown Houston, seeks a Cook 2 (Garde Manger) to join our culinary team. You will support Garde Manger operations, prepare salads, cold foods, garnishes, and assist banquet culinary operations as needed, under senior chefs.

We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture of care. This role requires basic culinary knowledge, teamwork, and flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.