Cook II

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Summary: Join a dedicated culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences and develop your skills in a stimulating environment. Highlights: 1. Learning and development opportunities 2. Encouraging leadership and team-oriented colleagues 3. Working with seasonal menus and unique presentations **Additional Information** **Job Number**26010150 **Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location**W Algarve, Estrada da Gale, Sesmarias, Albufeira, Portugal, Portugal, 8200\-385 **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 are 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 grow 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 * Encouraging leadership * Team-oriented colleagues **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 stay for dinner with us. As part of a dedicated team of experts, you’ll learn new skills every day 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 high-quality dishes within prescribed timeframes * Taste dishes to verify preparation and temperature * Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly * Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of storage surfaces and 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 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, beautiful 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 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 opportunity, welcoming each individual with dignity, and providing equal opportunities for all. We have created an environment where our associates’ unique qualities are appreciated and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the diverse mix of cultures, skills, and experiences of our associates. We strive to prevent discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic covered by applicable law.* At W Hotels, our mission is to awaken curiosity and broaden horizons. Our properties deliver authentic life experiences. We aim to open doors—and minds—and new faces and new experiences inspire us greatly. We are committed to listening and responding to all needs, enabling us to reinvent luxury standards worldwide. The Whatever/Whenever service philosophy—whatever you want, whenever you want it—represents our culture and service ethos, bringing our guests’ passions to life. If you’re original, creative, and future-focused, we welcome you to W Hotels. By joining the W Hotels team, you also become part of the Marriott International portfolio of brands. **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.