Kitchen - Cook II

Human Resources • Phoenix, AZ

97d

About The Position

Come work through a different lens at Hyatt Place Phoenix: timeless, refined, and energetic designs featuring modern deco-desert chic rooms, custom lobby, and bar. Prime location within walking distance to an array of local attractions, Hyatt Place Phoenix brings art deco design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities. Located in the heart of downtown, 3 blocks from the Convention Center and an array of attractions: Orpheum Theatre, Chase Field, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix Art Museum, shopping, and restaurants. At this property, you will be part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply Today!

Requirements

• Knife skills knowledge preferred.
• Active state ServeSafe food handler card.
• Positive contributions to the team and positive moral to continue the company culture.
• Ability to serve needs of guests and team through verbal face-to-face interactions.
• Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Requires communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English to understand instructions, safety rules, and communicate with guests.
• Must have a valid, current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One-Two years prior restaurant food prep experience.
• Culinary degree or training desired.
• Prior line cook experience.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooking all menu items for Lunch, Dinner, and Banquet meal functions.
• Supports an environment of high efficiency, quality and customer service.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.
• Works on prepping for assigned meal periods.
• Responsible for correctly presenting and portioning of food.
• Ensures food leaves the kitchen simultaneously and in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and is prepared according to order.
• Participates in preparation of food items, such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipe and adjusts as needed.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and requisitions food from storage.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked and uses thermometer to ensure food is cooked and maintained at proper temperature.
• Carves meats, portions food onto serving plates, adds gravies and sauces and garnishes servings.
• Follows all standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must wear non-slip, oil resistant shoes.
• Acts on reports of potential safety issues or whenever observed and takes immediate action to resolve in emergency situations.
• Maintains strict compliance with hotel's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees