Cook I

Marriott•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Prepare cold foods and special meals or substitute items. Regulate cooking equipment temperatures, thaw frozen food in refrigeration, and ensure proper portions, arrangement, and garnishes. Maintain food logs and monitor food quality and quantity. Coordinate with the Chef and Food & Beverage service staff about excess food, daily specials, and menu items that are out of stock. Communicate when assistance is needed during busy periods and ensure the quality of food items. Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, and serve as a role model. Follow company, safety, and security policies; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; and complete required safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, anticipate and address guest service needs, and communicate professionally. Build positive working relationships, support team goals, respond to coworkers' concerns, and meet quality expectations and standards. Perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience (listed as a preferred qualification).
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

Prepare special meals or substitute items, prepare cold foods, and cook according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures; retrieve frozen food for thawing in the refrigerator; and ensure proper portions, arrangement, and garnishes.
Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
Communicate assistance needs during busy periods; inform the Chef about excess food for daily specials and Food & Beverage service staff about specials and out-of-stock items.
Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and anticipate and address guest service needs.
Communicate professionally, develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.