Lead Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Escondido (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Department celebrations

Monthly associate recognition and奖励

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a culinary professional for Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas in California. The role involves preparing meals, following recipes, and maintaining high standards of presentation and food quality.

You will assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching team members. Applicants should be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and adhere to all safety and security policies.

Qualifications

• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, professional appearance and protect company assets.
• Communicate guest needs and support team during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and follow recipes to quality standards.
• Monitor ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain food logs and portion control.
• Assist in hiring and coaching staff.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

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Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform F-B service staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.

Core Work Experience

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Attention to customer service with a professional and pleasant personality.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Site Specific Perks

• Free On-Site Parking
• Department celebrations
• Monthly associate recognition and reward programs
• Stipend for work shoes

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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