Culinary Specialist

About Courtyard

Courtyard is a hotel brand that focuses on providing a comfortable and convenient experience for travelers. As a culinary specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our guests enjoy a high-quality dining experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled cook to join our team at the Courtyard Mexicali. As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. If you have a passion for food and excellent customer service skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 1 year of related work experience.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Estimated annual salary: $40,000 - $60,000 depending on location and experience.

• Opportunities for career advancement within Marriott International.

• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Discounts on hotel stays and other Marriott International services.

What We Offer

At Marriott International, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that everyone should have access to opportunities regardless of their background, culture, or personal characteristics. Our company values include respect, integrity, and excellence, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.