Cook

Marriott • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position involves comprehensive food preparation and cooking duties, ensuring adherence to recipes, quality, and presentation standards. Key responsibilities include ingredient preparation, operating various kitchen equipment, monitoring food quality, and maintaining a clean and disinfected work area. The role also requires strict adherence to company and safety policies, professional conduct, teamwork, and physical stamina for extended periods of standing, walking, and lifting. Marriott International and Westin emphasize being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity, and fostering an environment where associates' unique backgrounds are celebrated. The Westin brand specifically focuses on guest and associate well-being, encouraging associates to embrace wellness practices.

Nice To Haves

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

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.

Benefits

• Dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
• Actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
• Committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
• Empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling.
• Associates are encouraged to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees