Main Kitchen Cook III

Marriott•Boston, MA

About The Position

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Duties include preparing and portioning ingredients, washing and peeling produce, weighing and mixing ingredients, preparing cold foods, operating kitchen appliances, checking food for doneness and quality, serving appropriate portions, and setting up and breaking down workstations. Clean and disinfect kitchen areas, surfaces, utensils, and equipment, and check appliance and food temperatures. Follow company and safety policies, report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to a manager, and complete required safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean, professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, communicate professionally, and build positive working relationships. Uphold quality standards and perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. The role requires extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking, reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and handling objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
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 up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test food for doneness and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down the workstation and serve food in appropriate portions and receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check appliance and food temperatures.
Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and communicate professionally.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, listen to and respond appropriately to colleagues’ concerns, and meet quality expectations.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.