Commis 1 - Culinary

Job Description

As a Commis 1 - Culinary , you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, responsible for preparing high-quality dishes that delight our guests. You'll work closely with the culinary leadership to ensure all food meets our exacting standards for taste, presentation, and safety. This role is perfect for a skilled cook looking to advance their career in a dynamic and professional kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: Food Preparation & Quality Control: Prepare and cook food items according to established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists. Handle special meal requests and substitute items as needed. Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment (ovens, broilers, grills, roasters) to ensure precise cooking. Manage food thawing processes from freezer to refrigerator. Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing of all dishes. Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food. Prepare cold food items as required. Kitchen Coordination & Communication: Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to ensure smooth operations. Inform the Chef about excess food items that can be utilized for daily specials. Keep Food & Beverage service staff informed about menu specials and any out-of-stock items. Team Support & Professionalism: Assist management in training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching fellow employees, serving as a role model. Follow all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management; complete all safety training and certifications. Ensure your uniform and personal appearance are consistently clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets. Guest Focus & Interpersonal Skills: Anticipate and address guest service needs indirectly through your culinary contributions. Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, supporting common goals, and listening/responding appropriately to their concerns. Ensure adherence to all culinary quality expectations and standards. Physical Demands: Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods. Capable of reaching overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Ability to 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 Qualifications: Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree. Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required. License or Certification: None required. 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 celebrated. Our 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