Cook-Apprentice

Description

Summary: Join a dedicated culinary team to hone your skills, explore your creativity, and deliver exceptional guest experiences—ensuring excellence in every dish. Highlights: 1. Opportunities to learn and refine culinary skills. 2. Join a team driven by teamwork and encouraging leadership. 3. Contribute to memorable guest experiences through high-quality cuisine. **Additional Information** **Job Number**26052608 **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 foodie, but you know you’re much more than that. You want to learn all the ins and outs of the trade and become a kitchen master. Once with 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 extraordinary 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 * Encouraging leadership * Team-oriented colleagues **The impact you’ll make**You set the bar extremely high in culinary excellence, and it’s your attention to detail in every preparation that inspires 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 carefully helped prepare delights guests and brings them back. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare fresh ingredients and cook according to recipes or menus * Cook food and prepare superior-quality dishes within prescribed timeframes * Taste dishes to verify proper preparation and temperature * Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly * Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of surfaces and storage containers **Qualifications we seek** * Excellent teamwork ability and outstanding attention to detail * Positive mindset and outgoing personality * Prior kitchen 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. Before starting this position, you will be required to complete training and obtain a food safety certification. **Explore our big planet** We warmly 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 inspired team of professionals who value and appreciate your contributions. QUALIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED 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 opportunity, respectfully welcoming every individual, and providing equal opportunities for all. We have cultivated 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 actively prevent 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 staff creates such extraordinary 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 means to be creative, caring, and empathetic. Each day, we define the standard for luxurious, exclusive, and unparalleled service around the globe. It is our great pride to deliver excellence in comfort and hospitality to our guests. Your role will be to ensure 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 surpass ourselves daily. It is through these standards—and our belief that our culture contributes directly 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.