Pantry Cook- Full Time | Benefits Include: Free Nights Stay, Paid Time Off

Grand Hyatt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Room Nights

Discounted and Friends & Family Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Grand Hyatt San Francisco is seeking a detail-oriented Pantry Cook to join our Culinary team. You will prepare cold items, salads, dressings, and pantry station items to hotel standards while maintaining mise en place and sanitation.

The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of cold food prep, knife skills, and the ability to read recipes and follow production lists in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This role supports restaurant service and events with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous pantry, prep cook, line cook, restaurant, hotel, banquet, or food service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cold food preparation and knife skills.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production lists, and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work assignments.
• Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to perform duties in a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pantry station items such as salads, cold appetizers, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, garnishes, fruit, desserts, and other cold food preparations.
• Set up, maintain, and break down the pantry station according to hotel standards.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, portion standards, plating guidelines, and presentation expectations.
• Ensure food items are fresh, properly prepared, attractively presented, and served at the correct temperature.
• Maintain proper mise en place and ensure station readiness for service periods.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to food safety and hotel standards.
• Monitor product quality and communicate shortages, spoilage, or production needs to culinary leadership.
• Assist with preparation for restaurant service, banquets, special events, room service, and colleague dining as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, cutting boards, shelves, reach-ins, walk-ins, and storage areas.
• Follow all health department, food handling, sanitation, safety, and hotel procedures.
• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Minimize waste through proper portioning, storage, and production planning.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, stewards, servers, banquet teams, and culinary leadership.
• Assist with inventories, receiving, stocking, and other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Perform other culinary responsibilities as needed to support the operation.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Organization- Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco welcomes our guests with a sophisticated elegance and refined modern style. Located in the heart of the city on Union Square, immerse yourself in the premier shopping, Michelin Star dining and entertainment of downtown San Francisco. Then retreat to the room where they can unwind and enjoy the spectacular views of the City by the Bay. Stunning views of Union Square, the Bay or the city skyline are the recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation in a well-appointed luxury hotel room or suite at Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Each contemporary space offers residential-style amenities, ensuring you’re focused on maximizing your getaway.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Pantry Cook to join our Culinary team. The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting cold food items, salads, appetizers, dressings, garnishes, desserts, and other pantry station items according to hotel standards.

This role supports the culinary operation by ensuring proper mise en place, consistent food quality, clean and organized work areas, and timely preparation for restaurant, banquet, room service, and other food and beverage needs. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, safety-minded, and committed to delivering high-quality food with care and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pantry station items such as salads, cold appetizers, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, garnishes, fruit, desserts, and other cold food preparations.


• Set up, maintain, and break down the pantry station according to hotel standards.


• Follow recipes, production sheets, portion standards, plating guidelines, and presentation expectations.


• Ensure food items are fresh, properly prepared, attractively presented, and served at the correct temperature.


• Maintain proper mise en place and ensure station readiness for service periods.


• Label, date, store, and rotate food items according to food safety and hotel standards.


• Monitor product quality and communicate shortages, spoilage, or production needs to culinary leadership.


• Assist with preparation for restaurant service, banquets, special events, room service, and colleague dining as needed.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, cutting boards, shelves, reach-ins, walk-ins, and storage areas.


• Follow all health department, food handling, sanitation, safety, and hotel procedures.


• Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and properly.


• Minimize waste through proper portioning, storage, and production planning.


• Work collaboratively with cooks, stewards, servers, banquet teams, and culinary leadership.


• Assist with inventories, receiving, stocking, and other kitchen duties as assigned.


• Perform other culinary responsibilities as needed to support the operation.

This is an hourly position with a compensation of $35.94 per hour.

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• Free Room Nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates


• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401K with company match


• PTO, sick and holidays


• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Free colleague meals during shift


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more

Why make a good decision when you can make a Classic one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Classic beginning in your next career?

Qualifications

• Previous pantry, prep cook, line cook, restaurant, hotel, banquet, or food service experience preferred.


• Basic knowledge of cold food preparation and knife skills.


• Ability to read and follow recipes, production lists, and verbal instructions.


• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.


• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Ability to follow established procedures and work assignments.


• Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification.


• Dependable, punctual, and professional.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings as required by business needs.


• Ability to perform duties in accordance with the applicable union agreement and assigned classification.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.