Cook I

Job Description

Job Overview

Marriott International is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook I to join its culinary team in Cairo, Egypt. The role involves preparing food according to established recipes, maintaining high culinary and hygiene standards, regulating kitchen equipment, and supporting daily kitchen operations. This full-time position also supports the kitchen leadership team in guiding junior staff and ensuring seamless food preparation and presentation.

About the Company

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties across 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Tracing its heritage back to 1927, the company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 distinct brands, employing over 500,000 associates worldwide across managed, franchised, and corporate locations. Marriott International is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and equal opportunity employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare special meals, substitute items, and cold food dishes as needed.
• Regulate and monitor the temperature of kitchen equipment, including ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food items from freezer storage to thaw safely in the refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion sizes, food arrangement, and garnishing before service.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared dishes.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service staff regarding assistance needed during peak periods, menu specials, and out-of-stock items.
• Inform the chef of surplus food items suitable for inclusion in daily specials.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and coaching kitchen employees.
• Comply with company safety, security, and hygiene policies, promptly reporting maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintain professional personal appearance, clean uniform standards, and protect company assets and proprietary information.
• Perform required physical tasks, including standing or walking for extended periods, bending, stooping, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related culinary work experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience is not required.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and work effectively within a diverse kitchen team.
• Physical capability to stand, walk, reach, twist, bend, stoop, and lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Job Details

• Company: Marriott International
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Function: Catering, Food Services & Restaurants
• Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism
• Nationality: Any Nationality