Cook 1 - (Banquets)

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel located in downtown Washington, D.C.

Not only will you be part of a great team, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, for several years running!

This entry-level Cook position requires good communication and basic culinary skills.

The desired candidate will have some professional cooking experience, knowledge of cooking ingredients, and procedures.

This person will have an important role on our banquet team, preparing meals for both large and small groups.

We are looking for someone with the flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays, any time between 7:00am - 8:30pm, with occasional opportunities for earlier shifts.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.63, increasing to $23.16 after six months.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401k

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Basic Life Insurance

Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, 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

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants 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

Candidate should be able to perform basic cooking skills

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

Ability to move quickly and adjust as business dictates

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

Must work well as part of a team

Primary Location: US-DC-Washington

Organization:Grand Hyatt Washington

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Job Level:Full-time

Job:Culinary

Req ID:WAS007620

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.