Lead Cook

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as part of their culinary team. You will prepare special meals while ensuring top-notch food quality standards. With continuous opportunities for personal development and a focus on teamwork, you will thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Earned paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience in food preparation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established standards.
• Maintain food logs and monitor food quality.
• Assist in training and evaluating staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

**Additional Information** Starting Pay: $23.04/hr

**Job Number** 25094836

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** W Hollywood, 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, California, United States, 90028VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=W%20Hollywood%2C%206250%20Hollywood%20Blvd...)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

**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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

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

The starting pay for this position is $23.04 per hour, the 10 month pay for this position is $25.92 per hour, and the 18 month pay for this position is $28.80 per hour. The position offers health care benefits, earned paid time off and/or sick leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

_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._ Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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