Cook III

AECOM; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center as part of the Banquet Kitchen team, where you will prepare and cook food to quality standards. You'll engage in food preparation duties, uphold safety standards, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. If you're dedicated and passionate about culinary excellence, apply today for a role that offers training and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Online culinary training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Monitor food quality during preparation.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Additional Information: Banquet Kitchen, Pay: $26.10/hour, Great Benefits

Job Number: 25093317

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida, United States, 34746 View on Map

Schedule: Full Time

Located Remotely?: N

Position Type: Non-Management

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 during preparation. 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 correct temperature of appliances and food.

Safety and Procedures: Follow all company policies, safety, and security procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications. Maintain a professional appearance and ensure confidentiality of proprietary information. Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and respond appropriately to colleagues' concerns. Ensure adherence to quality standards. Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other duties as requested by supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• At least 1 year of related work experience
• No supervisory experience required
• No licenses or certifications required

The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center partners with Rouxbe Cooking School to offer online culinary training to help grow careers. Through Rouxbe's self-paced platform, associates can access hundreds of lessons to immediately apply to their jobs.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We foster an environment where the diverse backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other protected categories by law.

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