Cook

15799BRReq #:15799BRWhy Us:Brilliant Experiences, created by Brilliant People. Join our award-winning team at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa and achieve your personal and professional goals with the best hospitality team in the North Bay. Our core values of service, integrity, team spirit, innovation, professional growth, improvement, quality standards and community impact differentiates us from our competitors. Our focus on creating brilliant experiences, one guest at a time, has driven a culture of constant improvement, making the property the perfect fit for any talented applicant.Job Title:CookLocation Name:Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & SpaCity:NapaEEO Statement:We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Posting Overview:To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and ensuring proper sanitation levels.Requirements:CompetenciesDealing with AmbiguityCan effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.CompassionGenuinely cares about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pain of others.ComposureIs cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.Interpersonal SavvyRelates well to all kinds of people – up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can defuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Knowledge/SkillsRequires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.AbilitiesLifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time. Periodic climbing required. Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day. Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day. Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day. Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff. Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately. Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.Education/Formal TrainingHigh school education or equivalent.ExperienceExperience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).Material/Equipment UsedChemicals/Agents: grease strip, bleach, grease cutter, Lime Away.Protective Clothing: hair restraint/hat, gloves, apron, safety shoes - approximately 100% of 8 hour shift.Deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.EnvironmentInside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.Area of Interest:CulinaryPosition Type:Full Time - RegularState:CAAddress 1:3425 Solano Ave