Lead Cook

mymvw; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 3,527,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Discounted meals

Department celebrations

Associate Appreciation Week

Monthly associate recognition and 
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Company branded winter coat, uniforms,

Monthly phone stipend

Job summary

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is seeking a kitchen associate responsible for preparing meals, regulating oven and equipment temperatures, and ensuring portion control and garnish quality. The role requires maintaining logs and communicating needs to the Chef, while supporting the team in busy periods.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, enforcing safety policies, and assisting with scheduling and training to maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and alternate menu items as directed.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill and roaster temperatures.
• Maintain proper portioning, garnishing and food logs.
• Inform Chef of excess or low items for specials.
• Assist management with hiring, training and coaching staff.
• Ensure high quality and consistency of food served.
• Support service staff during peak times.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Job description

Hourly Rate: $25.70

JOB 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 F-B service staff of 86'ed items and available menu specials. 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.

CORE WORK EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• Attention to customer service with a professional and pleasant personality.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

SITE SPECIFIC PERKS

• Free On-Site Parking
• Discounted meals
• Department celebrations
• Associate Appreciation Week
• Monthly associate recognition and reward programs
• Company branded winter coat, uniforms and work shoe stipend provided
• Monthly phone stipend

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.