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Marriott is seeking a Cook I to join our hotel culinary team. In this role, you'll prepare and cook menu items to brand standards, supporting breakfast, lunch, dinner, and banquets. Responsibilities include station setup, ingredient prep, accurate portioning, and plating with consistent quality and presentation. You will adhere to strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines, while operating kitchen equipment safely. Working closely with chefs and service staff, you'll ensure timely order delivery, help manage inventory and food storage, and contribute to a clean, efficient, and collaborative kitchen environment focused on guest satisfaction and career growth. Responsibilities Prepare and cook menu items following Marriott recipes, portion, and presentation standards Set up, stock, and maintain workstations, ensuring cleanliness and food safety compliance Assist with prepping ingredients, sauces, and garnishes for daily service and banquets Monitor food quality, taste, and temperature, adjusting as needed to meet brand standards Follow HACCP, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures at all times Coordinate with servers and kitchen team to ensure timely, accurate order delivery Store, label, and rotate food properly to minimize waste and maintain freshness Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance or safety issues promptly Support inventory counts and communicate shortages to supervisors Assist higher-level cooks and chefs with special menus, events, and culinary projects Required Skills Line cooking Food preparation Knife skills Food safety and sanitation (HACCP, Serv Safe) Recipe and portion control Station setup and breakdown Kitchen equipment operation Time management in high-volume service Basic baking and roasting techniques Team communication in a fast-paced kitchen