Full Time Cook - Marriott Colorado Springs

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a company that prioritizes its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Their "People First" culture is evident in their approach to employee development, benefits, and relationship building. They offer comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. The company is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help employees advance their careers across its over 230 properties worldwide. The Colorado Springs Marriott, located near the Rocky Mountains and downtown Colorado Springs, offers an opportunity to join a world-class team. The hotel is pet-friendly and features a full-service restaurant, event spaces, a fitness center, and pools. The position is for a Cook within the Culinary team, seeking someone passionate about culinary arts, creative, motivated, energetic, and eager to grow their skills in a professional kitchen. The Cook will support the culinary leadership team in preparing and producing food for restaurant service, banquet events, cafeteria offerings, and other food and beverage operations. The ideal candidate should have prior kitchen experience, strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for delivering quality food, aiming to develop their craft and build a long-term career in hospitality.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of previous culinary experience in a professional kitchen environment preferred
Active Food Handler certification, or the ability to obtain it
Strong desire to learn, grow, and develop culinary skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be dependable, motivated, and committed to quality
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must have a positive attitude and a desire to exceed expectations
Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food items in accordance with recipes, quality standards, portion guidelines, and presentation expectations
Assist the culinary leadership team with food production and preparation for restaurant service, banquet events, cafeteria service, and other culinary operations
Set up and stock workstations with all required ingredients, supplies, and cooking equipment
Prepare ingredients for service, including chopping vegetables, peeling, portioning, and cutting meat
Develop knowledge and skill in various cooking methods, including grilling, sautéing, and frying
Read, follow, and execute recipes consistently and accurately
Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation
Help minimize food waste through proper handling, storage, and cross-utilization of ingredients
Ensure all food items and kitchen supplies are stored properly and labeled as needed
Maintain a clean, sanitized, safe, and organized work environment at all times
Properly use knives, kitchen tools, and cooking equipment
Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and notify leadership of any concerns
Work closely with the culinary team to support menu execution and daily kitchen operations
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
Perform other related duties as assigned by culinary leadership

Benefits

comprehensive health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
on-site wellness programs
local discounts
employee rates on hotel stays
ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work with a strong culinary leadership team
Hands-on experience in multiple areas of kitchen operations
Opportunity to continue building culinary knowledge and technical skills
Supportive environment for growth and development
Career advancement opportunities within hospitality and food and beverage operations