Cook I (Saudi Only)

St. Regis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Riyadh is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to prepare and cook food, ensuring quality and adherence to standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and will provide excellent guest service while maintaining food safety protocols. This position requires strong teamwork and the ability to support colleagues effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, and motivating employees.
• Follow all company and safety procedures; report issues to manager.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

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 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 less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
• Maintain and observe food safety and sanitation standards as applicable.

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.

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.