Role:Prep and cook hot and cold foods in any of the culinary operations. Must have previous culinary experience, good knife skills and understanding of culinary terms and techniques. Perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters team work and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum 5 year experience in culinary food service.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• SNHD Health card

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited, to the following

• Prep and execute all menu items according to standards / station / restaurant or kitchen as directed by the Sous Chefs and Chefs 
• Oversee kitchens, service, production and line cooks in the absence and in assistance of the Sous Chefs and Chefs.
• Able to asses and direct the required work in any kitchens 
• Must be capable of writing and costing menus
• Some ordering of food items as directed by the Sous Chefs and Chefs
• Document menu changes, temperatures, meeting information.
• Attend meetings when required. e.g. Chef meetings, B.E.O meetings, planning meetings etc.
• Must be able to work all stations in any kitchen independently without supervision
• Must be able to follow and execute all recipes without supervision. 
• Work in a clean, safe and organized manner
• Maintain proper fire and ticket times
• Assist with replacing daily requisitions and rotating and storing them
• Restocks dishes and silverware as required
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Work is performed in a variety of kitchens throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.

• Interacts with management, applicants, fellow Associates and/or guests.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and coworkers
• Ability to communicate effectively through written documents in English.
• Requires prolonged standing and mobility.
• Requires bending and reaching. 
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 100lbs.
• Requires lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use computer to do ordering
• Ability to be a role model to all cooks
• Requires eye/hand coordination.
• Requires basic math.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to and comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions. 
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals