Cook-Apprentice

Description

Summary: Join our culinary team where your creativity is valued—you’ll learn new skills and contribute to exceptional travel experiences. Highlights: 1. Learn new culinary skills within a dedicated team 2. Contribute to exceptional guest travel experiences 3. Work with seasonal menus and unique presentations **Additional Information** **Job Number**26093127 **Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location**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 foodie, but you know you’re much more than that. You want to learn all the ins and outs of the trade and become the king of the kitchen. Once you join us, you’ll discover there are no limits to your creativity or potential. We encourage you to continuously improve 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 items, food and beverages * Learning and development opportunities * Recognition programs * Well-being programs * Supportive leadership * Team-oriented colleagues **The impact you will make**You set the highest culinary standards, and it’s your attention to every detail in preparation that encourages guests to stay and dine with us. As part of a dedicated team of experts, you’ll learn new skills daily while working with seasonal menus and unique presentations. Your hard work pays off when a dish you 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 proper preparation and temperature * Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly * Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food storage surfaces and containers **Qualifications we seek** * Excellent teamwork ability and outstanding attention to detail * Positive mindset and outgoing personality * Prior culinary experience is a strong plus. This role requires the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 25 lb (11 kg). It also requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, as well as maintaining a neat, 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 great planet** We enthusiastically welcome your natural talents and passion for cooking into our family. Regardless of your culinary specialty or experience level, we offer excellent rewards and opportunities to enhance your skills. You’ll collaborate closely with an inspiring team of professionals who will encourage and appreciate your contributions. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS Education: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 ensuring equal employment opportunity, welcoming every individual with dignity, and offering the same opportunities to all. We foster an environment where our associates’ unique qualities are appreciated and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the diverse mix of cultures, skills, and experiences our associates bring. We ensure prevention of discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic covered by applicable law.* In over 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz\-Carlton staff creates such exceptional experiences that guests remember them long after their stay. The brand attracts the world’s finest hospitality talent, who continue the tradition of creating unforgettable memories. We believe everyone can succeed when given the tools 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 will be to ensure The Ritz\-Carlton’s standards of excellence are upheld elegantly and thoughtfully each day. These standards form the foundation of The Ritz\-Carlton properties and drive us to exceed expectations every day. 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 career, **be part of** an incredible international team, and **become** the best version of yourself.