Commis Chef 1 - Pastry
Salary not disclosed
Closes in 16 days
About the company
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is part of Marriott International's portfolio of hotel brands, which includes JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels properties operating in gateway cities and resort locations worldwide. Marriott Hotels focus on delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking hospitality service, while JW Marriott properties emphasise a luxury environment with a focus on associate wellbeing. The company positions itself as an equal opportunity employer that values the diverse backgrounds of its associates.
About the role
This Commis Chef 1 - Pastry role is responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food, as well as washing and peeling fresh fruits and vegetables. The role involves weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, and preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. The chef will also prepare cold foods, operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, and test foods to ensure they are cooked sufficiently. Monitoring food quality throughout preparation, setting up and breaking down work stations, and serving food in proper portions are also part of the role. The position requires physical stamina, including standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, reaching overhead and below the knees, and moving or lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
- Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
- Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality during preparation
- Set up and break down work station, and serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment, and check temperature of appliances and food
About the successful candidate
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- At least 1 year of related work experience
- No supervisory experience required
- No license or certification required
- Able to stand, sit, or walk for an entire work shift and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
- Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Position open to Fiji citizens only