Overnight Cook I

Marriott•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing food according to recipes and quality standards, creating decorative food displays, and assisting with banquet plate-ups. The role involves operating various kitchen equipment, preparing ingredients, and ensuring proper portioning and presentation. Additionally, the cook will assist management with hiring, training, and employee relations, while adhering to all company safety and security policies. The job requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
At least 3 years of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
None

Responsibilities

Determine how food should be presented using the BEO and create decorative food displays.
Prepare special meals or substitute items.
Assist with Banquet plate-ups.
Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef.
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.
Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet.
Carve buffet meats as requested by guests.
Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
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; protect company assets.
Support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
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 50 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.