**Description:** Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Cook II: **What does the role entail?** At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. A Cook II requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree. A Cook II should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures. Cook II will work single stations in the kitchen and omelet station. Will need to multi-task, cooking for areas such as Banquets and Outlets. Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in cook jobs: Whether it is career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. **Qualifications** + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. + Refined verbal communication skills. + 2 years of previous line experience preferred. + Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills. + Able to work single station in the kitchen. + Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred. + Grilling and sauté station experience required. + Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. + Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. + Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight. + California Food Handlers Certification required. **What You Will Love About Us** + Full-time benefit eligibility after 30 days. + Discount hotel stays for colleagues, friends and family. + Tuition reimbursement. + Uniform provided and laundry is taken care of in house. + Complimentary parking. + Complimentary meals during work hours. + Hyatt Perks which include thousands of national and local partners for various discounts. **Wellbeing** _“Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose”_ + Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment. + 401(k) Retirement plan & Hyatt stock purchase plan. **_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:** + A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. + Refined verbal communication skills. + 2 years of previous line experience preferred. + Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills. + Able to work single station in the kitchen. + Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred. + Grilling and sauté station experience required. + Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time. + Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. + Must have physical stamina to lift, push, and pull moderate amounts of weight. + California Food Handlers Certification required. **Primary Location:** US-CA-Irvine **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Irvine **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** IRV001032 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.