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Westin Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Hotels & Resorts in Dubai Marina is seeking a non-management cook to prepare meals, regulate oven temperatures, thaw items, portion and garnish dishes, and maintain accurate food logs according to recipes and standards.

The role supports management with hiring, training, scheduling, and maintaining safety and cleanliness policies, while delivering guest-focused service. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of related experience and a technical or vocational degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience in a kitchen environment.
• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and substitute items according to recipes and standards.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures to maintain quality.
• Pull items from storage, thaw properly, and portion, garnish, and present plates.
• Maintain food logs and communicate needs during busy service periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number: 26143973

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: Dubai Marina, PO Box 213084, Dubai, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely?: N

Position Type: Non-Management

Position Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. 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; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; 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 team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. 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 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

• 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.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.