First Cook

Marriott•Kelowna, BC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of food items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines. This includes regulating temperatures of cooking equipment, managing food thawing processes, ensuring proper portioning and garnishing, and maintaining food logs. The role involves monitoring food quality and quantity, communicating with the Chef and Food & Beverage staff regarding menu specials and stock levels, and assisting management with tasks such as hiring, training, and scheduling employees. The First Cook is expected to uphold company safety and security policies, maintain a professional appearance, protect company assets, and provide excellent guest service. This position requires developing positive working relationships and supporting team goals. Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott International, emphasizes being an equal opportunity employer and fostering an inclusive environment where associates' unique backgrounds are valued.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
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

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Responsibilities

Prepare special meals or substitute items
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish
Maintain food logs
Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared
Communicate assistance needed during busy periods
Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials
Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items
Ensure the quality of the food items
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
Prepare cold foods
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees
Serve as a role model
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
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs
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