**Additional Information** **Job Number**25194185 **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 **Seize this rewarding opportunity to live your passions** Others may call you a food connoisseur, but you know you’re much more than that. You want to learn all the ins and outs of the culinary profession and become a master chef. Once you join us, you’ll discover there are no limits to your creativity or potential. We encourage you to continually refine your skills and challenge yourself—because when you excel, you help us deliver exceptional travel experiences to our guests.**Rewards for your work and benefits that support your lifestyle**You’ll receive benefits both at work and beyond:* Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop merchandise, food and beverages * Learning and development opportunities * Recognition programs * Well-being programs * Supportive leadership * Colleagues driven by teamwork **The impact you will make**You set the highest culinary standards, and it’s your attention to detail in every preparation that encourages our guests to dine with us. As part of a dedicated team of experts, you’ll learn new skills daily as you work with seasonal menus and unique presentations. Your hard work pays off when a dish you’ve helped carefully prepare delights guests and inspires them to return. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare fresh ingredients and cook according to recipes or menus * Cook food and prepare high-quality dishes within prescribed timeframes * Taste dishes to verify preparation and temperature * Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly * Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work surfaces and storage containers **Qualifications we seek** * Excellent teamwork ability and outstanding attention to detail * Positive mindset and outgoing personality * Prior culinary experience is a significant advantage. This role requires the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 lbs (11 kg). It also requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, as well as maintaining a polished, professional appearance in a clean uniform. Prior to starting this position, you will be required to complete training and obtain a food safety certification. **Explore our big world** We enthusiastically welcome your natural talents and passion for cooking into our family. Regardless of your culinary specialty or experience level, we offer outstanding rewards and opportunities to enhance your skills. You’ll collaborate closely with an inspiring team of professionals who value and appreciate your contributions. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Education Level:High school diploma or equivalent. Related Work Experience:At least 1 year of related work experience. Supervisory Experience:None. Licenses or Certifications:None. *At Marriott International, we are committed to fostering equal employment opportunities, welcoming every individual with dignity, and providing the same opportunities to all. We have created an environment where our colleagues’ unique qualities are appreciated and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the diverse mix of cultures, skills, and experiences our colleagues bring. We ensure prevention of discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic covered under applicable law.* In more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton team members create such exceptional experiences that guests remember them long after their stay. The brand attracts the finest hospitality talent from around the globe, continuing its tradition of crafting unforgettable memories. We believe everyone can succeed when given the opportunity to be creative, caring, and empathetic. Each day, we define the global standard for luxurious, exclusive, and unparalleled service. It is our great pride to deliver excellence in comfort and hospitality to our guests. Your role is to ensure that The Ritz-Carlton standards of excellence are upheld each day—elegantly and thoughtfully. These standards form the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton properties and drive us to exceed expectations daily. It is through these standards—and our belief that our culture contributes to our success—that The Ritz-Carlton has earned its reputation as a global leader in luxury hospitality. As a member of our team, you will learn and apply our standards of excellence, including our Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. In return, we offer you the opportunity to take pride in your work and your colleagues. By joining The Ritz-Carlton team, you also become part of the Marriott International portfolio of properties. **Choose** a company that empowers you to bring your best self forward, **give** meaning to your professional life, **be part of** an incredible international team, and **become** the best version of yourself.