Restaurant / Outlet Cook

Hyatt Hotels Corp
  • Itasca, IL
    30+ days ago

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    Restaurant / Outlet Cook

    Be the Heart of the Kitchen - Join Us as a Restaurant Cook!

    Hyatt Place

    Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca

    US - IL - Itasca

    Posted: May 20, 2026

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    Summary

    The Restaurant Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the restaurant's menu, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This role involves maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following recipes and portion controls, and working closely with the kitchen team.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
    • Ensure food quality and presentation meet high standards.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
    • Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
    • Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
    • Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
    • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate food service.
    • Monitor and control food waste and portion sizes.
    • Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
    • Assist with menu planning and development.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    • Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
    • Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant setting.
    • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
    • Strong attention to detail and presentation skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
    • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationItasca, IL

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Food Presentationunmatched
    • Food Qualityunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Menu Developmentunmatched
    • Menu Managementunmatched
    • Order Suppliesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Portion Controlunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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