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Cook-Lead (Demi Chef de partie)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a technical or vocational school degree, at least 3 years of related experience, and no supervisory or certification requirements.
  • You will prepare meals, regulate cooking temperatures, ensure food quality, assist in training staff, maintain logs, and communicate with the team while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, this position is not located remotely and requires in-person attendance at the Renaissance Business Bay Hotel in Dubai.

What is the job title and level for this position?

The job title is Cook-Lead, also referred to as Demi Chef de Partie, which is a non-management position.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

Primary responsibilities include preparing special meals, regulating oven temperatures, ensuring proper food preparation and presentation, maintaining food logs, and assisting in training and motivating staff.

What is the required educational background for this position?

A Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree is preferred for this role.

How much relevant work experience is required?

At least 3 years of related work experience is required.

Is supervisory experience necessary for this role?

No supervisory experience is necessary for this position.

Are there any licensing or certification requirements?

No specific license or certification is required for this position.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a fast-paced kitchen environment that requires standing, walking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

How should I present myself in this role?

You are expected to maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance at all times.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Marriott International is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture, with non-discrimination on any protected basis.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1927
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,300 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks & Benefits

    We encourage you to explore the world around you, so we offer generous hotel and food discounts at thousands of our global properties. What a way to travel! We look after our associates, which is why we also have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

  • Recognition & Rewards

    Marriott recognizes success and commitment. We honor and encourage leadership and exceptional service. We also give bonuses for successful referrals and we reward long service. We believe hard work should be acknowledged.

  • Growth Opportunities

    Marriott believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.