Cook

Marriott•Scottsdale, AZ

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position involves preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation standards. Key duties include portioning, chopping, storing food, washing and peeling fruits and vegetables, weighing and mixing ingredients, and operating various 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 maintaining a clean and disinfected kitchen area. Adherence to company and safety policies, reporting maintenance needs, and completing safety training are essential. The Cook is expected to maintain a professional appearance, confidentiality, and positive working relationships with colleagues, supporting team goals and ensuring quality standards. Courtyard, part of Marriott International, is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and aims to empower guests. They seek achievers passionate about guest experience, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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