Cook

Marriott•Arlington, VA

1h•$24 - $26

About The Position

Prepare ingredients and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Prepare cold foods, monitor food quality, test food for doneness, and serve appropriate portions. Operate kitchen appliances and equipment, set up and break down the workstation, and clean and disinfect kitchen areas, tools, and equipment. Check appliance and food temperatures. Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures, report maintenance needs and unsafe conditions or incidents to a manager, and complete required safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean, professional appearance; protect confidential information and company assets; communicate professionally; and build positive working relationships while supporting team goals and quality standards. Perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. The Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel is partnering with Rouxbe Cooking School to provide culinary associates with self-paced online training and culinary lessons they can apply to their work.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience is preferred.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
No supervisory experience is required.
No license or certification is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, mixing, and storing food.
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 food for sufficient cooking and monitor its quality during preparation.
Set up and break down the workstation.
Serve food in proper portions and 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 to a manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and communicate professionally.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, listen and respond appropriately to employee concerns, and adhere to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.