Cook 1 – Entry Level (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

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

• 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

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