Job Description
Summary At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside Dallas Fort Worth Airport Terminal D, is steps from TSA checkpoints and offers direct access to all terminals. Our luxury hotel rooms and suites offer amazing runway views. Plus, enjoy on-site dining and craft cocktails at Grand Met restaurant and bar. Full-service meeting or event spaces are the perfect setting for our guest’s next upscale business meeting. The Cook 4 is an experienced culinary professional with in-depth knowledge of kitchen operations and the ability to produce a consistent, high-quality product in a timely manner. This position supports daily food production, quality and consistency, station readiness, sanitation standards, and overall kitchen efficiency. The Cook 4 should be comfortable working across multiple stations and may provide direction to other culinary colleagues in the absence of a supervisor. This role is ideal for a skilled cook who takes pride in execution, organization, food quality, and delivering exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced hotel environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to recipes, production standards, plating guides, and quality expectations. Set up assigned station with required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies before service. Monitor food production, quality, consistency, and presentation throughout the shift. Work across multiple kitchen stations as business needs require. Review prep lists, production schedules, pars, and anticipated business levels with culinary leadership. Maintain complete knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, portion sizes, presentation standards, and timing. Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, and sanitation procedures. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas, equipment, reach-ins, walk-ins, shelves, cutting boards, and prep tables. Communicate shortages, 86’d items, special needs, or service concerns to culinary leadership and appropriate F&B colleagues. Minimize waste and support food cost controls through proper production, storage, and portioning. Assist with inventories, banquet plating, special functions, and other kitchen duties as assigned. Support training and development of culinary colleagues when needed. Provide direction to other colleagues in the absence of a supervisor or hourly Sous Chef, as appropriate. Comply with hotel, departmental, safety, sanitation, and health department standards at all times. We Offer Excellent Benefits: Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with company match Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Free colleague meals during shift Employee Stock Purchase Plan Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more Why make a good choice when you can make a Classic one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Classic beginning in your next career? Apply today at careers.hyatt.com. Play Play 00:00 02:58 Mute Settings Enter fullscreen Qualifications Good communication skills required. At least 4 years of previous line cooking and/or fine dining experience preferred. Culinary degree, culinary training, apprenticeship, or related hotel experience preferred. Ability to work most kitchen stations. Strong knowledge of basic and intermediate cooking techniques. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and production standards. Ability to expand or reduce recipes as needed. Strong attention to detail, speed, accuracy, organization, and prioritization. Ability to work cohesively with culinary, stewarding, F&B, and hotel colleagues as part of a team. Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented during busy service periods. Food handler certification or ability to obtain required certification. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including AM