Cook, Prep

Coury Hospitality; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Prep Cook for Marriott Tacoma Downtown in Tacoma, WA. Join a fast-paced kitchen where you can sharpen your culinary skills and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests.

You will set up, maintain, and break down workstations; wash and sanitize areas and tools; prepare and cook food to correct temperatures and presentation standards; and help ensure sanitation and safety throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direction with ease.
• Good knife and equipment handling skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clear, and break down workstations to support efficient food prep and delivery.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Prepare and cook food to correct temperatures and presentation standards.
• Maintain food at proper temperatures and follow sanitation procedures.
• Report maintenance problems to supervisors to ensure prompt resolution.

Skills

Follow directions

Knife skills

Quick learner

Adaptability

Punctuality

Team player

Stamina

Job description

Location

Marriott Tacoma Downtown, Tacoma, Washington, United States of America

About the opportunity

The Prep Cook position at Corporate offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where individuals can develop their culinary skills and contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences for patrons.

What you'll get to do

• Sets up, clears, and breaks down workstations to ensure efficiency in food preparation and delivery
• Washes and disinfects kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitized environment
• Prepares and cooks food to the correct temperature and presentation standards
• Maintains food at proper temperatures and handles food following proper procedures to ensure sanitation and safety
• Reports any maintenance problems or other issues to supervisors as they occur to ensure prompt resolution

Skills and Experience

• Ability to follow direction with ease and work well without supervision
• Good, safe knife and equipment skills to prevent accidents and ensure efficient food preparation
• Ability to absorb a large amount of information in a short period and make decisions as needed to ensure quality guest service
• Ability to adapt to change, new situations, changes in staffing, and procedures to maintain a flexible and efficient work environment
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual in a complete uniform for any scheduled shift
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees to promote a positive and productive team environment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, stoop, squat, and/or kneel frequently, and push/pull, lift, and carry heavy objects occasionally