Cook I

Marriott•Nashville, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is partnering with the Rouxbe Cooking School to offer culinary associates engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers. Through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum, Marriott associates with all levels of culinary experience will have access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons they can immediately apply to their jobs. The position involves preparing special meals, regulating cooking temperatures, managing food thawing, ensuring proper portioning and garnishing, maintaining food logs, and monitoring food quality and quantity. The Cook I will also communicate with the Chef and Food & Beverage service staff regarding menu items, prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards, and prepare cold foods. Additionally, the role includes assisting management with employee development, adhering to company safety and security policies, maintaining a professional appearance, protecting company assets, anticipating guest needs, and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Responsibilities

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 Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items
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
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
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors