Cook II

Marriott • Dallas, TX

6h

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. The Cook II will wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Responsibilities also include preparing cold foods, operating various kitchen appliances such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, and testing foods to determine sufficient doneness. The role involves monitoring food quality during preparation, setting up and breaking down the work station, and serving food in proper portions onto appropriate receptacles. Additionally, the Cook II will wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment, and check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food. The position requires adherence to all company and safety/security policies and procedures, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions. It also involves completing safety training and certifications, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, protecting company assets, and communicating clearly and professionally. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships, supporting team goals, and responding appropriately to employee concerns are also key aspects. The role requires adherence to quality expectations and standards, and the ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods, reach overhead and below the knees, and move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Other reasonable job duties may be requested by Supervisors.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• No supervisory experience.

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.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED