Cook Experience Curator

Coury Hospitality•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coury Hospitality is hiring a Cook to support the dual-branded campus of TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection and AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park in Sunnyvale, California. The role contributes to the campus’s culinary offerings, including restaurant dining, banquets, catering, and special events, serving business travelers and other hotel guests. Cooks prepare food to established recipes and presentation standards while maintaining quality, consistency, food safety, and cleanliness. The position calls for teamwork, precision, adaptability, and a commitment to memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

Knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and kitchen safety procedures.
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and portion standards accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable during high-volume service periods.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous restaurant, hotel, banquet, or high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
Food Handler Certification preferred, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events according to established recipes and presentation standards.
Use cooking methods including grilling, sautéing, roasting, baking, frying, steaming, and broiling.
Ensure food consistently meets quality, taste, and presentation standards.
Follow food handling, storage, labeling, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain clean and organized workstations, kitchen equipment, and storage areas.
Assist with prep work, inventory management, and production planning as directed by culinary leadership.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Collaborate with culinary and Food & Beverage teams to support seamless service.
Support banquet, catering, and special event operations as business levels require.
Uphold health department, food safety, and Marriott brand standards.
Contribute to a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence.