The Banquet Cook position requires good communication and culinary skills. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of previous line or relevant cooking experience. Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling. Professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures is also a plus. They will work as the cook for the Colleague Cafe as well as for Banquets.

Rate of pay starts at $15/hr or more based on experience!

Full Time

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Hyatt Regency Houston, located in Downtown Houston, is recruiting for a Banquet Cook to support our banquet service offerings. Hyatt Regency Houston offers a sophisticated ambiance and innovative global cuisine. The Banquet Cook requires good communication and culinary skills while working in a fast-paced environment, working multiple stations at one time and has cooking experience working banquet service. Culinary degree is preferred. Should have professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures, the ability to execute food service that is flawless in presentation, creative and following the recipes and specifications as outlined by our menus. Benefits for full-time positions include:

• Health Care including medical, dental, vision and Rx after 30 days
• 401k Retirement Plan and Roth IRA contributions
• Holiday Pay immediately upon hire
• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, new child leave/bonding time
• Tuition reimbursement assistance up to $1,000 per year
• And many more!

• Requires good communication skills
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
• 2+ years of previous banquet or line experience preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
• Requires moderate supervision and training.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight.
• Must be able to work various shifts including weekends and holidays- primarily dayshift.