Role:Prep and cook hot and cold foods in any of the culinary operations. Must have previous culinary experience, good knife skills and understanding of culinary terms and techniques. Perform job responsibilities satisfactorily and according to department standards. Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest service, anticipates guest needs to exceed guest expectations. Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum 1-year experience in culinary food service.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• SNHD Health Card

MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Prep and execute all menu items according to standards / station / restaurant or kitchen as directed by the Master cooks, Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs and Chefs 
• Work in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Maintain proper fire and ticket times.
• Assist with replacing daily requisitions and rotating and storing them.
• Restocks dishes and silverware as required.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Work is performed in a variety of kitchens throughout the property. Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
• Interacts with management, applicants, fellow Associates and/or guests.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written documents in English.
• Requires prolonged standing and mobility.
• Requires bending and reaching. 
• Requires transporting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing up to 150lbs.
• Requires lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires eye/hand coordination.
• Requires basic math.
• Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.
• Ability to and comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (MSDS) and other instructions. 
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

About the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa offers world-class luxury just 20 minutes northwest of the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Las Vegas resort is accessible to Las Vegas Speedway, TPC Las Vegas and a number of other golf courses. The JW Marriott features 548 well-appointed guest rooms and suites set amid 54 acres of lush gardens. Voted as one of the Top 5 Las Vegas Resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler and recognized as a Top-Performing Business on TripAdvisor ranked in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback, the Las Vegas resort also includes a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, 33 meetings rooms with 100,000 square feet of flexible space, more than 9 restaurants and the on-site Rampart Casino.