Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve food, ensuring a professional and high-quality experience for guests. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to learn and develop skills in the food industry 2. Teamwork and collaboration 3. Preparation and service of high-quality food **Kitchen Assistant** ====================== Location: Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta City: Puerto Vallarta, JAL, MX, 48390 Date: Jan 21, 2026 Thanks to our expansion, we are looking for talented, experienced, motivated, and proactive individuals who view challenges as opportunities, believe in their abilities, and possess a versatile set of competencies. We value those who are passionate about learning, growing, and innovating—striving for success and creating memorable experiences. Join our team to continue building our success story together. **Job Description** -------------------------- As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food to our guests, ensuring a professional and high-quality experience. This entry-level position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to learn and develop their skills within the food industry. **Job Functions and Responsibilities** -------------------------------------------- * Assist in food preparation, following recipes and established standards. * Set up food service stations and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout your shift. * Serve prepared food items to guests, ensuring proper portion control and presentation. * Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and allergen information to accurately respond to guest inquiries. * Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed at all times, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food. * Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude toward guests and team members. * Perform basic kitchen tasks such as cleaning utensils, equipment, and work surfaces, as well as sweeping and mopping floors. * Assist with inventory control and restocking of food and necessary supplies, as needed. * Comply with all company, regulatory, and operational policies, procedures, and standards related to food service operations. * Continuously seek opportunities to improve skills and knowledge, and take advantage of training opportunities as they arise. * Complete any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned. **Work Experience** ----------------------- * Entry-level position with limited prior training or relevant work experience * Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks * Work is prescribed and completed with minimal autonomy * Works under close supervision or clearly defined procedures * Has 0–1 year of work experience **Competencies** ---------------- Interpersonal Skills Functional Job Knowledge Leadership Problem Solving Teamwork and Collaboration Accountability Business Acumen Advocating for Guest Needs Self-Development Impact**Education** ------------- * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. * A combination of education and experience will be considered. **Certifications** ------------------- * Certifications may be required or preferred. If you believe you meet the above requirements, we look forward to receiving your application! All applicants will be evaluated and considered for opportunities at PLAYA without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability. Application ID: 17905 **Screen readers cannot read the following map for job searches.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow this link to access our Job Search page to search for available job openings in a more accessible manner.