Lead Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Department celebrations

Monthly associate recognition

Stipend for work shoes

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare meals, monitor quality, and support a high-volume service environment. You will ensure proper portions, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards while staying flexible for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, attentiveness to guest needs, and active coaching of junior staff to uphold Hyatt's service excellence.

Qualifications

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and confidentiality.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items according to recipes and standards.
• Regulate kitchen equipment and monitor food quality and portions.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching colleagues.
• Inform staff about menu specials and 86'ed items during service.

Skills

Food preparation

Guest service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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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