Commis i – Bakery

at Marriott; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott International in Chennai seeks a kitchen professional to cook and prepare meals to recipe standards, control oven temperatures, and ensure accurate portions and garnishes. You will also monitor logs, assist in staffing, and uphold safety and confidentiality of assets.

Join a team-focused environment where clear communication with the Chef and F&B staff helps deliver high-quality daily operations and guest experiences. This role requires stamina and teamwork in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare meals to recipe standards and maintain quality.
• Experience regulating oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Ability to maintain accurate food logs and monitor portions and presentation.
• Strong communication to inform Chef and service staff about specials and stock items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and substitute items as needed.
• Regulate temperatures on cooking equipment to ensure quality.
• Thaw frozen items in refrigerator and portion food accordingly.
• Maintain garnish, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Keep food logs and monitor quality and quantity of prepared foods.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and protect company assets.
• Address guest service needs and communicate clearly with staff.
• Inform Chef of excess stock for daily specials and menu items.
• Ensure food quality and follow recipes and checklists.
• Prepare cold foods as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Oven operation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical/Trade/Vocational school degree

Job 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.

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.