Cook: Elevate Cuisine & Grow Toward Executive Chef

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role focuses on following recipes, preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting guest satisfaction while adhering to health and safety requirements. The work schedule may include holidays and weekends, with standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and physical activity typical of kitchen roles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role focuses on following recipes, preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting guest satisfaction while adhering to health and safety requirements. The work schedule may include holidays and weekends, with standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and physical activity typical of kitchen roles.