Cook I

Position summary

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain food logs.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate when assistance is needed during busy periods.
• Inform the chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Inform food and beverage service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Ensure the quality of food items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees. Serve as a role model.
• Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager. Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniforms and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and 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 the team in reaching common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Preferred qualifications

Education: Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.

Related work experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory experience: No supervisory experience.

License or certification: None.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to ignite curiosity and expand worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking toward the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.