Cook I

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Cook I to join its team in Riyadh and Ad Dir'iyah. This full-time position involves preparing a variety of food items according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring proper presentation and portion control. The role requires maintaining food logs, monitoring food quality and quantity, and communicating effectively with kitchen and service staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and substitute items as needed.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment including ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food from freezer storage in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items.

Operational Duties and Team Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Adhere to all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management; complete required safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues; support the team in achieving common goals; listen and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• 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 less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree is preferred.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience is required. The role is suitable for candidates with 2-5 years of experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this position.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within the culinary team at Marriott International, located in Riyadh and Ad Dir'iyah. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.