Cook

Protea Hotels by Marriott®; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Protea Hotels by Marriott is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Associate to join our Food & Beverage team in Pretoria. You will support daily food preparation, portioning, and cooking to meet our recipes, quality, and presentation standards.

This entry-level role requires basic food-handling skills, a high school diploma, and at least one year of related experience. You will operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers while maintaining safety, hygiene, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• None

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Monitor food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; report hazards to manager.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality standards

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Grills

Microwaves

Fryers

Job description

Additional Information

Housing allowanceMeal allowance

Job Number 26119547

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria Gaute 0007, South AfricaVIEW 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 while preparing food.

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 correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

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.

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 or for an entire work shift.

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: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

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.

Protea Hotels by Marriott is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.