Thompson Cook - PM

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a dedicated Cook 2 to join the Thompson team in Savannah, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a passion for exceptional service and culinary expertise, ready to create unique dining experiences while working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include executing food service, maintaining kitchen standards, and training new team members, contributing to a culture of great design and service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Ability to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality, timely food service.
• Prepare quality food presentations.
• Train new colleagues on station and menu items.

Skills

Communication

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

We’re looking for an individual who embodies the luxury lifestyle experience. An ideal Thompson team member has a passion for creating unique experiences that can quickly perpetuate a culture of great design and superlative service, with a sharp sense of humor. This candidate will have a passion for exceptional hotel service and can express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

Cook 2 requires good communication and intermediate culinary skills. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of professional cooking experience, with a good working knowledge of cooking ingredients, procedures, and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned service periods with a focus on high-quality, timely food, maintaining station and work area.
• Prepare quality food with pleasing presentations, meeting food handling and quality assurance standards.
• Set up your station as specified, tasting to ensure quality of all mise en place, and take ownership of your station.
• Ensure all prep is completed before service begins, communicating needs to a manager if unable to finish on time.
• Assist in dishwashing duties when needed, especially during peak times.
• Clean your station thoroughly at the end of your shift, including all surfaces, equipment, and floors, and properly store all equipment.
• Fill out accurate prep lists for station mates and prep team.
• Perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
• Train new colleagues on station and menu items.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.

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.
• Able to work at a single station in the kitchen.
• Desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

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