Lead Cook: Craft Exceptional Dishes & Guide the Team

Hyatt Vacation Ownership; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Department celebrations

Associate Appreciation Week

Monthly associate recognition and risk

Stipend for work shoes

Job summary

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare specialty meals, regulate oven temperatures, and ensure proper portioning and garnish. You will monitor quality, maintain logs, and communicate needs during busy periods. Assist in coaching staff while upholding safety and presentation standards.

Hourly Rate: $26.75. This role supports restaurant operations with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays; strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean and professional appearance; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop positive working relationships; listen and respond to concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand or walk for extended periods.
• Lift or move objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as requested by Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Pull food from storage to thaw; prepare cold foods.
• Maintain food logs and communicate needs during busy periods.
• Inform Chef of excess items for daily specials.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to quality

Safety procedures

Adaptability

Job description

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare specialty meals, regulate oven temperatures, and ensure proper portioning and garnish. You will monitor quality, maintain logs, and communicate needs during busy periods. Assist in coaching staff while upholding safety and presentation standards.

Hourly Rate: $26.75. This role supports restaurant operations with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays; strong teamwork is essential.