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Marriott Hotels Resorts; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Sharjah is seeking a skilled food preparer to ensure the quality and presentation of meals. The ideal candidate will have a Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree and at least 3 years of experience. You will prepare meals, maintain food logs, and communicate with staff during busy periods. This role requires strong time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience in food preparation required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as needed.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods to Chef.
• Ensure cleanliness and professionalism in personal appearance.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Overview

Description — 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.

Responsibilities — 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 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

Equal Opportunity

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 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.