Cook II

Marriott•Scottsdale, AZ

13d

About The Position

Prepare ingredients and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Responsibilities include preparing cold foods, operating kitchen cooking equipment, checking food doneness and quality, and serving food in appropriate portions. Set up and break down workstations, maintain clean and disinfected kitchen areas and equipment, and check appliance and food temperatures. Follow company, safety, and security procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; complete required safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean and professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, communicate professionally, build positive working relationships, support team goals, and meet quality standards. The role also includes other reasonable duties requested by supervisors. The Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains offers culinary associates access to self-paced online training and culinary lessons through Rouxbe Cooking School.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience (preferred qualification).
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (preferred qualification).
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
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.
No supervisory experience is required.
No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Access to self-paced online culinary training and lessons through Rouxbe Cooking School is offered to culinary associates.

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.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test foods to determine whether they have been cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down workstations.
Serve food in proper portions and onto appropriate receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check and ensure the correctness of appliance and food temperatures.
Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect proprietary information and company assets, and communicate professionally.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees' concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.