COOK II ($29.00/HR.)

Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Cook II:

What does the role entail?

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

A Cook II requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. A Cook II should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. Cook II will work single stations in the kitchen and omelet station. Will need to multi-task, cooking for areas such as Banquets and Outlets.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in cook jobs: Whether it is career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Grilling and sauté station experience required.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight.
• California Food Handlers Certification required.

What You Will Love About Us

• Full-time benefit eligibility after 30 days.
• Discount hotel stays for colleagues, friends and family.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house.
• Complimentary parking.
• Complimentary meals during work hours.
• Hyatt Perks which include thousands of national and local partners for various discounts.

Wellbeing

“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement plan & Hyatt stock purchase plan.

Development

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based a colleague’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice.”

• Learn and Grow: We are committed to the growth of our colleagues and provide a community where diverse individuals explore new ways of thinking and expanding capabilities
• A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues
• Ability to cross-train and work within multiple positions that provide the opportunity to grow skills and value as a colleague
• With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotion are abundant.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
• Grilling and sauté station experience required.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight.
• California Food Handlers Certification required.

Hyatt’s benefit package is designed to care for the wellbeing of you and your family, while providing options that fit your healthcare needs and budget. Hyatt offers health insurance cover (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, etc.), an opportunity to participate in the 401(k) plan that provides a matching contribution. As a valued member of the team at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, you also have the privilege of complimentary parking, 20% discount at hotel Food & Beverage establishments, Employee Meal privileges in our Colleague Dining Area, employee stock purchase plan options, eligible for paid time off/holiday pay/sick days, tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and colleague discount room availability program. As a Hyatt colleague, you have access to a number of discounts.