Restaurant - Cook 2

Hyatt Hotels; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Houston is seeking an Intermediate Line Cook to join their new restaurant team. This role involves preparing various dishes and ensuring high-quality food service. Ideal candidates should have a culinary degree and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Ability to perform all basic cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle the preparation of braised food, grilling, and sauté items.
• Prepare daily specials and check the quality of finished food products.
• Support the training and development of Cook 1.

Skills

Communication

Culinary Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Thompson Houston is now recruiting for Line Cook 2 - Intermediate. Join our hotel team as we launch a new destination restaurant concept within Thompson Houston Hotel. This position is available to start immediately and will be part of a new restaurant relaunch this summer. The 3-meal dining venue includes an expanded 1-acre pool deck serving hotel guests and residents, luxury cabanas, private event spaces, indoor-outdoor dining areas, and the best views of downtown. This restaurant is managed by Thompson Houston Hotel and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

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At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who focus on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Position Overview

An intermediate line cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The ideal candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. An intermediate cook should have professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Handle the preparation of braised food, grilling, broiling, blanching, cooking, and sauté items.
2. Prepare daily specials and check the quality of finished food products.
3. Ensure efficient preparation methods and procedures daily.
4. Receive products from the storeroom.
5. Support the training and development of Cook 1.

This is an advantageous opportunity for those seeking a professional career and leadership roles in the culinary industry.

Qualifications

• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Ability to work a single station in the kitchen.
• Desire to satisfy guests in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Our Values

Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging—making people feel at home no matter where they are. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

How to Apply

This is a great opportunity to start your career with Hyatt as a cook. For immediate consideration, click "Apply Now" and complete an application for the intermediate cook position on the Hyatt Careers Site.