Cook 1 (Experienced Cook)

Are you ready to turn up the heat on your culinary career? At Hyatt, were looking for a passionate and experienced Cook 1 whos ready to step beyond the line and become a driving force in the kitchen. This is more than just a cooking role its an opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, lead a talented team, and create unforgettable dining experiences every day.

As a Cook 1, youll bring your professional knowledge of ingredients, techniques, and kitchen operations to the table. This person will work primarily in our brand-new Article One Restaurant kitchen in the afternoon and evenings. Youll support senior culinary leadership and take on key responsibilities in supervising daily food preparation, cooking, and quality control all while delivering on Hyatts high brand standards. Whether you're perfecting classic dishes or helping roll out innovative new menus, youll play a vital role in delighting our guests and inspiring your team. This person must be available to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays, and while shifts will be primarily in the afternoon and evenings, must have the flexibility to work in the morning if needed.

What You'll Do\:

• Take charge of food production and kitchen operations during service

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and excellence
• Collaborate with chefs on menu innovation, special events, and holiday offerings
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance standards are always met
• Assist in managing schedules, training, evaluations, and daily communication within the kitchen
• Lead by example with professionalism, precision, and pride in your craft
• Contribute to achieving outstanding guest satisfaction and team engagement scores

What You Bring\:

• Strong culinary background with hands-on cooking experience in high-volume kitchens

• Exceptional knife skills, ingredient knowledge, and mastery of cooking techniques
• Natural leadership abilities with a team-first mindset

• The desire to support your team's success

This is your chance to step up, stand out, and cook at a higher level. If you're driven, creative, and ready to lead from the line we want to meet you.

Come join a world of possibility at Hyatt where your passion for cooking becomes a career youll love.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.70 per hour.

Benefits available with this position include\:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance
• Pension and 401k
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include\:

• Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meal during the workday
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers
• Growth potential locally and throughout the country

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.

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management, and customer service preferred
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
• Flexibility to work a varying schedule based on business needs