Culinary Apprentice

About the role

At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Grand Hyatt DFW is seeking motivated culinary students for a hands-on Culinary Apprentice designed to support continued growth, technical development, and real-world kitchen experience in a professional hotel culinary environment. The Culinary Apprentice provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a fast-paced, full-service hotel setting. Externs will gain practical experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, sanitation, organization, teamwork, and service execution while working alongside experienced culinary professionals. This externship is intended to serve as a continuation of culinary training and provide meaningful exposure to professional food service operations. The experience is designed to help students build confidence, speed, accuracy, professionalism, and a stronger understanding of hospitality-focused culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Report to scheduled shifts on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to work.
• Follow direction from the assigned culinary supervisor, chef, or trainer.
• Assist with food preparation, production, setup, and breakdown as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas at all times.
• Follow all hotel, department, safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products.
• Use knives, kitchen tools, and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Communicate questions, concerns, or production needs to culinary leadership.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, chefs, cooks, stewards, and other hotel colleagues.
• Complete required training logs, assignments, or documentation in accordance with school requirements.
• Perform other culinary training duties as assigned within the scope of the externship.

Requirements

• Professionalism
• Reliability and punctuality
• Discipline and decision-making
• Professional grooming
• Attitude and enthusiasm
• Communication and integrity
• Initiative and ability to accept feedback
• Culinary Skills
• Quality of work
• Knife skills
• Cooking skills
• Safety and sanitation
• Speed and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of systems