Prep Cook

Marriott•Fort Worth, TX

12d

About The Position

Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food-preparation checklists. Duties include preparing ingredients; preparing cold foods; operating kitchen appliances; checking food quality and temperatures; serving proper portions; and setting up, breaking down, and cleaning the workstation. The role also requires following company and safety policies, maintaining professional appearance and confidentiality, communicating clearly, working positively with colleagues, and meeting quality standards. Associates at all culinary experience levels can access self-paced online culinary training through Rouxbe Cooking School.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience (preferred qualification).
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred qualification).
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift; reach overhead and below the knees; bend, twist, pull, and stoop; and move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Access to self-paced online culinary training and lessons through Rouxbe Cooking School.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring, and mixing; store food appropriately.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food-preparation checklists.
Prepare cold foods.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test foods to determine whether they are sufficiently cooked and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down the workstation.
Serve food in proper portions and on proper receptacles.
Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check that appliances and food are at the correct temperatures.
Follow company, 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 proprietary information, and safeguard company assets.
Communicate clearly and professionally, maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees' concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.