Banquet Cook

Marriott•Boston, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves preparing and cooking food for banquets according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards. Key tasks include ingredient preparation, cooking with various kitchen equipment, monitoring food quality, and maintaining a clean workstation. The role also requires adherence to company safety and security policies, maintaining a professional appearance, fostering positive working relationships, and ensuring quality standards. The company, Marriott International and W Hotels, emphasizes being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity, and fostering an environment where associates' unique backgrounds are celebrated. W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity and Expand Worlds, focusing on experience and reinventing luxury norms.

Nice To Haves

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Prepare cold foods.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Monitor food quality while preparing food.
Set-up and break down work station.
Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
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.
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.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.