Cook 1 - Garde Manger (Experienced Cook)

Hyatt • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Description:

Are you ready to turn up the heat on your culinary career? At Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Cook 1 who's ready to step up and become a driving force in the kitchen. This is more than just a cooking role - it's an opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, help lead a talented team, and create unforgettable dining experiences every day.

As a Cook 1, you'll bring your professional knowledge of ingredients, techniques, and kitchen operations to the table. You'll support senior culinary leadership and take on key responsibilities in supervising daily food preparation, cooking, and quality control - all while delivering on Hyatt's high brand standards. You'll play a vital role in delighting our guests and inspiring your team, so excellent communication skills are necessary. This person must be available to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays, typically between the hours of 4:00am - 4:00pm.

What You'll Do:

Take charge of food production and kitchen operations

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 experience in high-volume kitchens

Exceptional knife skills, knowledge, and mastery of 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 - we want to meet you.

Come join a world of possibility at Hyatt - where your passion for cooking becomes a career you'll 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.

Qualifications:

In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations

Possess strong leadership, 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

Minimum three years working in Garde Manger is preferred

Primary Location: US-DC-Washington

Organization: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Pay Basis: Hourly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

Req ID: WAS007796

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.

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