Hozpitality - Substitute Cafeteria Cook

Description At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. A Cafeteria Cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. A cafeteria cook should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. Intermediate cook will work single stations in the kitchen and require significant supervision and training. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in cook jobs: Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Food Preparation
• Prepares meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, salads, desserts (each in accordance to the recipes and directions provided by the chef).

Compliance

• Ensure sufficient "mise-en-place" of his/ her assigned station before and after meal period.
• Ensure proper food presentation following set standards.
• Ensure clean workstation at all times.
• Ensure sanitary measures and methods during preparation and cooking of all food items.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience as a Commis Tournant in a high-volume kitchen or a combination of skills and education & experience that provides skills required for this position.
• Fluent in English; efficient verbal & written communication skills
• Experience preparing breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner.

DESIRABLE:

• Two-year degree course in Culinary Arts or equivalent training.
• Certification from the New York State Department of Health.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: ESSENTIAL:

• Service Orientation
• Excellent knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, etc. meat, vegetables, fish, fruits).
• Knowledge of sauces and cooking techniques.

Self-Efficacy

• Ability to execute recipes involving all phases.
• Ability to prepare all dishes consistently and according to chef's specifications/ instructions.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Other Physical Skills
• Ability to stand for long period of time and withstand high temperature.
• Ability to bend/lift/push/pull/carry around equipment, etc. in excess of 50 lbs.

Salary Range: $29.6031 - $39.4709 per hour This is a great opportunity to get a start with Hyatt as a cook. For immediate consideration of the intermediate cook position, click Apply Now and complete an application for the intermediate cook position on the Hyatt Careers Site!