Commis I (Hot/Cold)

Role Overview

Commis I (Hot/Cold) at Marriott. This position prepares and cooks food in a hotel kitchen, working with both hot and cold food preparation stations.

Role Purpose

Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards, maintain food safety and storage protocols, and support the kitchen team during service to ensure consistent food quality and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.

Temperature & Storage Management

• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
• Maintain food logs.

Quality Assurance & Communication

• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
• Ensure the quality of the food items.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.

Team & Operational Support

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Protect company assets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree preferred.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience preferred.
• Supervisory Experience: None required.
• License or Certification: None required.

Skills & Competencies

• Food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Temperature control and food storage management.
• Recipe and quality standard compliance.
• Team collaboration and communication.
• Physical capability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance.

Additional Information

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.