Fixed Term-Variable CookNight Cook-Protea Hotel Kimberley

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A global hotel chain in South Africa is seeking a part-time cook. The role involves preparing ingredients, operating kitchen appliances, and ensuring food quality. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related culinary experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring excellent food preparation standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience is required.
• No supervisory experience needed.
• Must be able to perform reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Kitchen Experience

Hotel Experience

Taleo

Cake Decorating

Cooking

Baking

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Description

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 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.

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: Part-Time

Experience: 1 year

Vacancy: 1