Luxury Hotel Cook: Precision, Plating & Leadership

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook 1 position at Hyatt Hotels Corporation involves independently executing complex food preparation for the hotel’s restaurants, banquets, and events. You’ll lead a station, support training, and ensure food safety, quality, and timely service as part of a luxury hospitality team.

You will work in a fast-paced setting across multiple venues, upholding luxury presentation standards and collaborating with culinary leadership to maintain consistent excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of professional cooking experience in upscale or high-volume hospitality.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, sanitation, knife handling, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items following recipes and luxury standards.
• Set up and maintain the assigned station with ingredients, equipment, and supplies.
• Lead a complex station during service and train junior cooks as needed.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and timely service across venues.

Skills

Advanced culinary techniques

Station leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or coursework

Job description

The Cook 1 position at Hyatt Hotels Corporation involves independently executing complex food preparation for the hotel’s restaurants, banquets, and events. You’ll lead a station, support training, and ensure food safety, quality, and timely service as part of a luxury hospitality team.

You will work in a fast-paced setting across multiple venues, upholding luxury presentation standards and collaborating with culinary leadership to maintain consistent excellence.