Union Cook III

Hyatt Vacation Club at Highlands Inn; Carmel Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Uniform laundering

Complimentary meal per shift

Soft drink per shift

Monthly associate recognition programs

Job summary

Hyatt Vacation Ownership at Highlands Inn in Carmel Highlands, CA seeks a Cook 3 to master all cooking methods for hot and cold lines. You will cut meat and fish, prepare sauces, and be able to operate at any station, including banquet settings when needed.

Weekend and holiday shifts are required in a seasonal/full-time role. The position offers on-site benefits such as parking, uniform laundering, meals per shift, and ongoing kitchen teamwork with Chef and supervisors to produce high-quality,

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in all cooking methods for hot and cold line stations.
• Full proficiency in meat cutting and fish cutting.
• Able to work at any station and as banquet cook when needed.
• Shift: 1st shift; must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Directly procure all food items and follow standard recipes and line check sheets to properly set up and maintain station.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
• Follow daily prep lists and production schedules for each day’s service.
• Work with Chef / supervisors to prepare menus and specials.
• Consistently maintain high standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.
• Follow sanitation procedures for all kitchen areas.
• Train to work on hot and cold line stations, butchery, sauce and soup production.
• Prepare prep for hot line items including fryer, griddle, char broiler, oven, and middle.
• Ensure end-of-shift sanitation and station cleanliness.
• Assist in food procurement, delivery, storage and usage; assist with cold food at banquets.

Skills

Cooking methods

Meat cutting

Fish cutting

Sauce preparation

Banquet cooking

Station versatility

Job description

Hourly Rate: $26.21Hourly Wage: $26.21A Cook 3 must be proficient in all cooking methods for both hot and cold line preparation. They should have full proficiency in meat cutting, fish cutting, sauce preparation, able to work in any station within the hot and or cold station, have the ability to work as a banquet cook 3 in times of need.Shift: 1st shift; must be available to work weekends and holidaysPosition type: Seasonal, Full TimeSite Specific Benefits:Free On-Site ParkingUniform laundering, stipend for work shoesComplimentary meal and soft drink per shiftDepartment celebrationsAssociate Appreciation WeekMonthly associate recognition and reward programsMonthly cell phone stipendResponsibilities:Directly procures all food items and follows standard recipes and line check sheets to properly set up and maintain his / her station as set forth according to daily prep sheets.Maintains a professional appearance with a positive attitude at all times.Follows daily prep lists and production schedules for each day’s service according to visual inventory, banquet sheets and reservations.Works with Chef / supervisors to prepare menus and specials.Consistently maintains high standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.Follows daily work schedule.Follows organized sanitation procedures for all areas of kitchen.Is trained to work on a hot line and cold line stationsButchery, sauce and soup production.Proficient in the production of prep for any of the hot line stations to include, fryer, griddle, char broiler, oven and middle, as well as banquet productionPrep production of all hot line items to include fryer and griddle.Insures all sanitation procedures are followed at end of shift. To include clean and of station and or line area.Follows set standards for cooking and presenting all food items from his / her station.Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and usage of items. Puts away delivery when necessary.Assist Chef / Sous Chef in preparation and serving of cold food at banquets and other clubhouse functions when neededRequirements:Energetic team player must be reliable.Willing to work a flexible schedule, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.This position requires standing for long periodsHyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.