Demo

Lead Cook

Hyatt
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Hourly Rate: $25.95Job Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform F-B service staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.

Core Work Experience

  • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
  • Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
  • Speak with others using clear and professional language.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
  • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
  • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
  • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
  • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
  • Attention to customer service with a professional and pleasant personality.
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.


Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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.

Salary : $26

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Lead Cook.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Auditing Skill

    • Income Estimation: $76,041 - $97,265
    • Income Estimation: $48,130 - $65,219
    • Income Estimation: $80,572 - $101,570
  • Change Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $76,041 - $97,265
    • Income Estimation: $48,130 - $65,219
    • Income Estimation: $80,572 - $101,570
  • Food Prep Tools and Equipment Skill

    • Income Estimation: $40,370 - $51,870
    • Income Estimation: $42,857 - $54,506
    • Income Estimation: $41,229 - $54,149
  • Banking Products Skill

    • Income Estimation: $40,370 - $51,870
    • Income Estimation: $42,857 - $54,506
    • Income Estimation: $41,229 - $54,149
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Hyatt

  • Hyatt New Orleans, LA
  • Description Do you maintain your composure under pressure, value dependability, and thrive in a cooperative, team-oriented environment? If so, our Loss Pre... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Hyatt Windsor, CT
  • About Us At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Hyatt Nashville, TN
  • Organization- Dream Nashville Summary TheSecurity Office willberesponsible forthe protectionofhotelguests,associatesandproperty. As well as, responding to ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Hyatt Nashville, TN
  • Organization- Dream Nashville Summary At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on provid... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Cook jobs in the Escondido, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Lead For America San Diego, CA
  • Note: ACC placements are primarily in-person, full-time positions. About the American Connection Corps: The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fe... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • TRIO Community Meals San Diego, CA
  • Job Reference Number: 39240 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals Location: San Diego , California (US-C... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!