Sous Chef - Pastry

Westin; Dubai; On-site; AED 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin in Dubai is seeking a kitchen assistant to help with food preparation, cooking, and safe food handling. You will weigh, slice, and portion ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper temperatures and cleanliness throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a kitchen, are reliable team players, and can follow recipes and safety procedures in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related kitchen/hospitality experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing.
• Wash, peel, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness; monitor temperatures.
• Set up and break down workstation; maintain professional appearance.
• Assist team and follow safety policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED equival.

1 year related work experience

No supervisory experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food. 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. 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 or for an entire work shift. 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: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year 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, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.