**Description:** 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 will be based primarily in our pastry area and requires good communication and basic culinary skills. The desired candidate will have some professional cooking experience, knowledge of cooking ingredients, and procedures. We are looking for someone to work primarily between 4:00am and 1:00pm with the flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include: + Prepare all food and baked items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner + Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set + Ensure all ingredients are in stock and communicate ordering needs + Understand and complete requisition sheets + Demonstrate a high level of cleanliness in workstation and appearance + Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers/freezers, and storage areas + Watch for and identify spoilage in product + Keep accurate temperature records + Operate a variety of kitchen equipment + Perform other duties as assigned The hourly rate for this position is $19.88, increasing to $22.31 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 Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants 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 + Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills with the desire to learn advanced pastry cooking skills + A high sense of punctuality, accountability, willingness to learn, and professionalism + Flexible availability to work any day including weekends and holidays + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment + Ability to move quickly, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift, etc. + Positive energy and ability to adjust as business dictates + Readiness to assist a colleague and work as part of a team **Primary Location:** US-DC-Washington **Organization:** Grand Hyatt Washington **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** WAS007593 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.