Cook II - Banquet

Marriott International is a global leader in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. With its extensive portfolio of brands, Marriott continuously sets the standard for luxury and service excellence around the world. Among its esteemed brands is W Hotels, which embodies a spirit of creativity, individuality, and a forward-thinking approach to hospitality. W Hotels is dedicated to igniting curiosity and expanding the worlds of its guests through vibrant, thoughtful, and unique offerings. This dynamic environment is perfect for individuals who are original, innovative, and eager to contribute to a globally recognized company. Marriott International is also firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed. The company embraces the unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences of its associates, creating a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status.

This role is a full-time position focused on food preparation within the W Hotels brand, a part of Marriott International. The position entails preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food items, as well as washing and peeling fresh fruits and vegetables. The candidate will be responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients accurately, following recipes and quality standards to ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation. Operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers is a key aspect of this role, along with testing food to confirm it has been cooked sufficiently. Monitoring food quality continuously and adhering to all food preparation and presentation checklists are essential to maintain exceptional standards.

In addition, the candidate will manage their workstation, ensuring it is set up before and broken down after shifts, and serve food portions appropriately onto designated receptacles. Maintaining a clean and sanitized kitchen environment is vital, including washing and disinfecting kitchen areas, tools, knives, and equipment. The role also involves checking appliance and food temperatures to guarantee safety and quality. The individual must follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures, report any maintenance needs, accidents, or unsafe work conditions, and complete necessary safety training and certifications.

Professionalism in personal appearance and conduct is expected, alongside maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information and protecting company assets. Effective communication skills are important, particularly in interacting with team members and supporting a positive, collaborative working environment. The role requires physical stamina, including standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, and the ability to bend, twist, pull, stoop, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a globally renowned hospitality brand while contributing to a team dedicated to exceptional culinary and guest service experiences. Marriott encourages all applicants who are passionate about food preparation and customer service to join their team and become part of a company that prioritizes innovation, inclusion, and excellence.