STATION COOK | BENEFITS INCLUDE: 401K, FREE NIGHTS STAY, AND MANY MORE!

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $38.47

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Adoption assistance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Hyatt Regency San Francisco is a prestigious hotel located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district, offering guests an exquisite urban-modernist experience with stunning views of the city and San Francisco Bay. This hotel is part of the globally recognized Hyatt brand, known for its dedication to hospitality, excellence, and guest satisfaction. Hyatt believes in the power of belonging—making everyone feel at home no matter where they are in the world. As a leader in the hospitality industry, Hyatt transforms trips into unforgettable journeys, encounters into memorable experiences, and jobs into lasting careers. With a multimillion-dollar renovation recently completed, the Embarcadero Center hotel features spacious guest rooms and suites designed with sophisticated style and modern amenities catering to the needs of dynamic travelers and business professionals alike. Hyatt Regency San Francisco stands out not only for its prime location and luxury accommodations but also for a workplace culture that values individuality, connection, sustainability, and shared success.

The Station Cook role at Hyatt Regency San Francisco is an integral part of the Culinary team, responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality dishes for assigned stations in accordance with strict hotel recipes, production standards, sanitation protocols, and service benchmarks. This position is ideal for culinary professionals who have prior kitchen experience and are eager to take ownership of their workstations within a high-volume, fast-paced hotel food and beverage environment. The Station Cook plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth culinary operations by maintaining readiness of their station, executing menu items consistently, and supporting various service periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events. A key component of this role is upholding rigorous food safety and sanitation standards while fostering teamwork and professionalism. The station cook also manages inventory, minimizes waste through efficient production and portion control, and accommodates guests with special dietary needs or allergies by carefully following hotel procedures. This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with a pay rate of $38.47 per hour. Beyond competitive compensation, Hyatt Regency San Francisco offers an enticing benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick days, tuition reimbursement, family bonding time, and exclusive discounts among others. By joining Hyatt, culinary professionals are not only embarking on a career path filled with opportunities for growth but also becoming part of a company that champions a culture of care, inclusivity, and excellence in hospitality.

Job Requirements

Previous professional cooking experience required
Food handler certification required or must be obtained in accordance with local requirements
Ability to work assigned stations with limited supervision
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and carry items as needed in a kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

Previous professional cooking experience required
Hotel, restaurant, banquet, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred
Ability to work assigned stations with limited supervision
Knowledge of basic culinary techniques, knife skills, food preparation, station setup, and cooking methods
Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, production standards, and verbal instructions
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food storage, and temperature-control procedures
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and carry items as needed in a kitchen environment
Food handler certification required or must be obtained in accordance with local requirements

Job Duties

Prepare, cook, and plate food items for assigned stations according to hotel recipes, quality standards, portion guidelines, and presentation expectations
Set up, maintain, and break down assigned stations for restaurant, banquet, employee dining, or other hotel food and beverage operations
Complete daily prep lists, production sheets, and station setup in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure mise en place is complete and station inventory is properly stocked for service
Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature-control procedures
Support breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquet, and special event production as business needs require
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, refrigeration, storage areas, and production stations
Communicate product needs, quality concerns, equipment issues, and guest dietary needs to culinary leadership
Prepare food for guests with allergies, dietary restrictions, or special requests while following hotel procedures
Minimize waste through proper production, portioning, storage, and reuse standards
Assist culinary colleagues during peak periods and support smooth kitchen flow
Follow all health department, food safety, sanitation, and hotel safety standards
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and Hyatt’s culture of care in all colleague and guest interactions