Cook-Part time

Marriott•Long Beach, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position involves preparing ingredients, cooking food according to recipes and quality standards, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Responsibilities include portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, mixing, and cooking various foods using kitchen appliances like ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. The role also requires monitoring food quality, setting up and breaking down workstations, serving food, and ensuring proper temperatures. Adherence to company safety and security policies, reporting maintenance needs, and completing safety training are essential. The individual must maintain a professional appearance, confidentiality, and protect company assets, while also fostering positive working relationships with colleagues. Physical demands include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds. Marriott International, including the Courtyard brand, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique backgrounds and experiences of its associates. Courtyard focuses on serving travelers and empowering guests, seeking achievers passionate about guest experience and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for 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 less than or equal 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 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
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors