VAGA Cook 1 - Line Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and supportive team at a renowned resort, where culinary excellence meets a commitment to exceptional service. As an intermediate line cook, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role emphasizes personal growth and professional development, making it an ideal starting point for your culinary career. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and a fast-paced atmosphere, you'll play a vital role in delivering memorable dining experiences. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to learn, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work at a single station.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Basic Cooking Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Culinary Degree

Hotel Cooking Experience

Job description

Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Alila Marea Beach Resort is a Boundless Hotel by Hyatt, located in North County, San Diego, just 32 miles north of San Diego International Airport, and central to Encinitas, a charming seaside town along California’s Coastal Highway 101.

The resort combines understated elegance with coastal views from nearly every guestroom. Designed to emulate the surrounding coastal bluff, beach, and ocean, it features natural stone, warm woods, and clean lines for a tranquil retreat with a sublime backdrop.

Facilities include 130 guestrooms, 6,626 sq/ft of meeting space, a full-service spa, two restaurants (Vaga and Pocket), and a café. The resort emphasizes high-touch barefoot luxury and service, embodying the Alila Way.

We are seeking an intermediate line cook with good communication and culinary skills. The ideal candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. An intermediate cook should possess professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures, work at a single station, and require supervision and training.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance and offers great rewards. We provide career opportunities, job enrichment, and a supportive work environment. If you are ready for this challenge, we are ready for you.

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.

Qualifications

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

The hourly rate for this position is $23.50.

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!