Full Time Cook - Marriott Colorado Springs

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook at the Marriott Colorado Springs prepares food according to standardized recipes for the restaurant and dining outlets, room service, associate cafeteria, and banquet operations. The role includes setting up and maintaining food production and quality control across stations such as broiler, sauté, and grill, and ensuring that food is prepared with consistent quality, presentation, and efficiency. The Cook completes preparations before service, prepares food to order, follows production charts and banquet event specifications, and prepares and displays buffet items according to Pyramid Global Hospitality and Marriott standards. The role also involves breaking down and storing food and equipment after meal periods, assisting with food storage and rotation, and maintaining clean, organized, sanitary, and safe kitchen and storage areas. The position requires working across multiple outlets and functions as operational needs arise, maintaining a professional and service-oriented manner with guests and associates, and attending meetings or completing additional duties as requested. The employer describes this role as a foundation for career advancement within the organization.

Requirements

Food Handler Certification is required and must comply with state requirements; the hotel may provide it if the candidate does not currently hold one.
Working knowledge of food safety, proper food storage and rotation, and kitchen sanitation standards.
Ability to read and accurately follow standardized recipes and production charts.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly to team members and leadership.
Ability to evaluate options and make quick, accurate decisions in a fast-paced kitchen.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and quality standards.
Reliable attendance and flexible availability for varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to stand and move for the full duration of a shift in a high-heat, fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform sustained physical activity throughout the shift.
Self-directed work ethic and ability to take ownership of an assigned station.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related culinary field is preferred.
Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or commercial kitchen environment is preferred.
Thorough working knowledge of menus and food preparation techniques across multiple stations and cooking methods.
Genuine passion for food and the culinary craft.
Warm, friendly, team-first attitude and willingness to help across outlets and functions.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to standardized recipes for restaurant and dining outlets, room service, the associate cafeteria, and banquets.
Set up and execute food production and quality control for meat, fish, poultry, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items across assigned stations, including broiler, sauté, and grill.
Complete food and station preparations before restaurant and dining outlet openings.
Maintain a kitchen-line station during operating hours and prepare food to order efficiently and to quality standards.
Prepare and display buffet items according to Pyramid Global Hospitality and Marriott standards.
Prepare banquet food according to Banquet Event Orders and scheduled requirements.
Prepare and serve food for the associate cafeteria as directed by restaurant leadership.
Use production charts throughout food preparation.
Break down buffets and the kitchen line after meal periods and store food and equipment properly.
Assist with food storage and rotation, including labeling, dating, and proper placement.
Follow the Clean as You Go policy and maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout each shift.
Operate kitchen equipment and maintain its cleanliness.
Keep storage areas clean and organized.
Practice safe work habits and know the location and proper operation of on-property fire extinguishing equipment.
Follow hotel policies, house rules, and emergency procedures.
Sign keys in and out under supervision as needed and maintain key control practices.
Interact with guests and associates in a friendly, professional, and service-oriented manner.
Attend meetings as required and perform additional duties requested by leadership.