Cook-Apprentice

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Summary: Prepare ingredients for cooking, prepare food, maintain kitchen hygiene, comply with safety and security policies, and establish standards for luxury service. Highlights: 1. Ingredient preparation and cooking expertise 2. Strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards 3. Provision of exceptional service in accordance with The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards **Additional Information** **Job Number**26065815 **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 items. 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 it is thoroughly cooked. Monitor food quality during preparation. Set up and clean food work areas. Portion and serve food in appropriate containers and quantities. Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, tables, utensils, 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, accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to management; and complete safety training and certifications. Maintain a neat and professional uniform and personal appearance. Safeguard confidential information and protect company assets. Communicate with others using clear and professional language. 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 stand for extended periods during shifts. Bend, twist, pull, stoop, and reach above head level and below knee level. Lift, carry, push, pull, and set down 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: No supervisory experience required. Licenses or Certifications: None *Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to welcoming and providing access to opportunity for all. We actively foster an environment that values and respects each employee’s unique background. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of cultures, talents, and experiences among our employees. We strive to ensure non-discrimination on any protected basis—including disability, veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.* 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 that anyone who is creative, thoughtful, and passionate can succeed. We take pride in delivering exceptional service daily to set the standard for rare and extraordinary luxury service—every single day—and to provide care and comfort to guests around the globe. Your role is to elegantly and thoughtfully deliver The Ritz-Carlton’s ‘Gold Standards’ to guests every day. The Gold Standards form the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and guide us to become better individuals each day than we were the day before. Through the culture that has driven The Ritz-Carlton’s success—the foundation and beliefs underlying our commitment to customer service—we have earned our reputation as a global brand 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 portfolio of brands. If you strive to do your **very best**, run toward your **goals**, and aspire to be your **very best self** as a member of an outstanding global team—then knock on The Ritz-Carlton’s door.