Experienced Cook

Marriott Columbia Downtown; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness

Hotel Rooms

Hotel Discounts

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Marriott Columbia Downtown is seeking an experienced cook to oversee kitchen operations and ensure meals are prepared and served promptly with top quality. You will collaborate with the kitchen team to meet high standards and enforce safety and sanitation guidelines.

The role requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment. Experience with banquet cooking and menu adjustments is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as banquet cook or similar role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure that all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
• Create and modify menus as needed.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Assist with special events and catering as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Fast-paced work

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Experienced cook that is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations and ensuring that all meals are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner. The Cook will work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards and that all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure that all food is prepared to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure that all safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
• Create and modify menus as needed.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced.
• Assist with special events and catering as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as banquet cook or similar role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and safety guidelines
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days, free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.

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