Cook - Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated culinary professional to join their vibrant team. This role involves preparing exquisite meals, ensuring food quality, and maintaining high standards of kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. You'll play a vital role in a dynamic environment, working collaboratively with a diverse team to meet the culinary needs of guests. If you're eager to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere and make an impact in the hospitality industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience in culinary roles.
• Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and ensure quality of food items.
• Assist management in hiring, training, and motivating employees.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism in appearance.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Description

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

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive peoplefirst are committed to nondiscrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1