Demi Chef de Partie - Cold Kitchen

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a Cook to prepare meals while ensuring food quality and cleanliness. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, teaming with management to support staff hiring and training, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and colleagues.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals according to recipes and quality standards.
• Assist management in hiring and training employees.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism in uniform and appearance.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Customer service

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Overview

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 the food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in 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 conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; protect company assets; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs; speak with others using clear and professional language; develop and maintain positive working relationships; support the team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods; reach overhead and below the knees; bend, twist, pull, and stoop as needed.
• 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 the greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.