Cook II | Campeones (Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club)

Marriott•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Cook II prepares ingredients and cooks food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. The role includes preparing cold foods, operating kitchen appliances and cooking equipment, checking food and appliance temperatures, monitoring food quality, and serving food in appropriate portions. The Cook II also sets up and breaks down workstations and cleans and disinfects kitchen areas, tools, and equipment. The position requires following company, safety, and security policies; reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; completing safety training and certifications; maintaining a clean and professional appearance; protecting confidential information and company assets; and communicating and working effectively with colleagues. The role involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking and physical tasks such as reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, and handling objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is listed as a preferred qualification.
At least 1 year of related work experience is listed as a preferred qualification.
Able to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, storing, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test foods for doneness and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down workstations.
Serve food in proper portions and appropriate receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check and ensure the correctness of appliance and food temperatures.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
Communicate professionally and develop positive working relationships, supporting team goals and responding appropriately to colleagues’ concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.