Culinary Associate

4 days ago


Costa Mesa California, United States Costa Mesa Marriott Full time
About Us

Located in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa Marriott offers exceptional service, upscale amenities, and a prime Southern California location that enables guests to explore the area with ease.

As a member of our culinary team, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including regular town hall meetings with incentives, team-building activities, vacation parties, treat carts, ice cream socials, and lunches with our General Manager. Additionally, you will have access to complimentary shift meals.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to still submit your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our organization.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Culinary Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing food of consistent quality and assisting in kitchen functions.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
  • Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, ensuring not to over prepare estimated needs.
  • Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, ensuring that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
  • Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
  • Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, ensuring to cover and date all perishables.
  • Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss, and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
  • Operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.


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