Position Summary: Prepare and cook food following recipes and quality standards, ensuring food safety and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards. 2. Ensure food safety and compliance with hygiene procedures. 3. Foster positive working relationships and teamwork. **Additional Information**Flexible Shift **Job Number**26014560 **Job Category**Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location**The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, Paseo de la Marina Sur #205, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48354 **Schedule**Full Time **Located Remotely?**N **Position Type** Non-Management Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, quality and presentation standards, and the food preparation checklist. Prepare ingredients for cooking, e.g., portioning food, chopping, and storing prior to use. Safely and properly use tools, equipment, and appliances for measuring and baking to prepare baked goods. Follow and ensure compliance with food handling safety policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures. Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report any issues to management. Wash and disinfect the kitchen area; set up and assign workstations, and follow and comply with hygiene and cleaning procedures. Monitor food quality and portion sizes served throughout the work shift. Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to management; complete all required safety trainings and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are neat and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company property. Communicate with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate protocol. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with others and support the team in achieving common goals. Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25 pounds or less without assistance. Navigate sloped, uneven, or slippery surfaces. Reach above shoulder height and below knee level, including bending, twisting, turning, and stooping. Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors. DESIRABLE SKILLS Education: High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Work Experience: Less than 1 year of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required. License or Certification: None *At Marriott International, we are committed to providing equal opportunities, making everyone feel welcome, and facilitating access to employment opportunities. We actively promote an environment where the diversity of our associates’ backgrounds is valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the exquisite blend of cultures, talents, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to not discriminating on the basis of disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.* At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling—ensuring they become the best version of themselves. To achieve our mission of becoming the leading wellness brand in the hospitality industry, we need passionate and committed employees to bring our brand’s unique programs to life. We want our employees to embrace their own wellness practices both inside and outside the hotel. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate, active, proud of how you maintain your well-being, and optimistic and adventurous. **You’ll be** where you can do your best work, **you’ll start** fulfilling your purpose, **you’ll join** an incredible global team, and **you’ll become** your best self.