Cook-Apprentice

Description

Summary: A position responsible for performing kitchen duties such as preparing ingredients for cooking, cooking and storing food, and cleaning workspaces, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Highlights: 1. Food preparation and cooking, kitchen hygiene management 2. Compliance with safety and security policies, maintaining a professional appearance 3. Practicing The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards and contributing to guest service **Additional Information** **Job Number**26025753 **Job Category**Food and Beverage \& Culinary **Location**Penha Longa Resort, Estrada da Lagoa Azul Linho, Sintra, Portugal, Portugal, 2714\-511 **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Non\-Management Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, cutting, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Prepare cold food items. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test food to ensure proper doneness. Monitor food quality during preparation. Set up and clean food workspaces. Portion and serve food in appropriate containers and quantities. Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Verify and confirm that appliance and food temperatures are accurate. Comply with all company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance and repair needs, incidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to management; and complete safety training and certifications. Maintain a neat, professional uniform and personal appearance. Safeguard confidential information and protect company assets. Communicate clearly and professionally with others. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team in achieving common goals, listen attentively to colleagues’ concerns, and respond appropriately. Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods during shifts. Bend, twist, pull, stoop, and reach above head and below knees. Lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance. Perform other reasonable tasks as requested by supervisors. Preferred Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Relevant Work Experience: Minimum one year of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: None. Licenses or Certifications: None *Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to welcoming and providing access to opportunities for all. We actively foster an environment that values and respects the unique backgrounds of each individual employee. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of cultures, talents, and experiences our employees bring. We strive to ensure non-discrimination against any protected class, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others protected under applicable laws.* With over 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton delivers exceptional experiences that guests remember long after their stay. The Ritz-Carlton recruits the world’s finest hospitality professionals to ensure guests create lifelong cherished memories—and believes anyone with creativity, thoughtfulness, and passion can succeed. We take pride in delivering exceptional service daily to set the global standard for rare and extraordinary luxury service—caring for and comforting guests worldwide. Your role is to deliver The Ritz-Carlton’s ‘Gold Standards’ elegantly and thoughtfully to guests every day. The Gold Standards form the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton, guiding us daily to become better people than we were yesterday. Through the culture, beliefs, and commitment to service excellence that have driven The Ritz-Carlton’s success, we have earned our reputation as a global leader in luxury hospitality. As a member of our team, you will learn about—and exemplify—the Gold Standards, including the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. The Ritz-Carlton promises you the opportunity to take pride in your work and in the people with whom you work. Joining The Ritz-Carlton means becoming part of Marriott International’s brand portfolio. If you want to give your **best**, run toward your **goals**, and become your **best self** as part of an outstanding global team, knock on The Ritz-Carlton’s door.