Line Cook II

Marriott • Kansas City, MO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is partnering with the Rouxbe Cooking School to offer culinary associates engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers. Through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum, Marriott associates with all levels of culinary experience will have access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons they can immediately apply to their jobs. The position involves preparing ingredients, cooking food according to recipes and quality standards, operating various kitchen equipment, monitoring food quality, and maintaining a clean and disinfected work station. Associates are expected to follow company safety and security policies, maintain a professional appearance, and foster positive working relationships. Marriott International is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and committed to non-discrimination. Westin aims to empower guests' well-being and seeks passionate, active, optimistic, and adventurous associates who embrace wellness practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience.
• No specific license or certification.

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.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Benefits

• engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers
• access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons
• 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
• associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property
• Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

What This Job Offers

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