Description
Position Summary:
This position is for a passionate cook seeking to learn and grow in the culinary arts, collaborating as part of a team to create memorable gastronomic experiences.
Key Highlights:
1. Learning and development opportunities
2. Motivational management and colleagues with a team-oriented spirit
3. Working with seasonal menus and unique presentations
**Additional Information**
**Job Number**26058902
**Job Category**Food and Beverage \& Culinary
**Location**Almare a Luxury Collection Resort Isla Mujeres Cancun, Carretera Garrafon Vista Alegre, Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico, 77400
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non\-Management
**Combine your passions with a rewarding opportunity**
Some may call you a cooking enthusiast—but you know it’s much more than that. You want to master all the trade secrets and become a kitchen expert. When you join us, you’ll discover there are no limits to your creativity or potential. We encourage you to grow and challenge yourself, because when you strive for excellence, you help us deliver extraordinary travel experiences.
**Work rewards, lifestyle benefits**
You’ll receive support both inside and outside the workplace through the following:
* Hotel room, gift shop merchandise, food and beverage discounts
* Learning and development opportunities
* Recognition programs
* Wellness programs
* Motivational management
* Colleagues with a team-oriented spirit
**The impact you’ll make**
Thanks to your commitment to superior culinary standards and attention to detail in every preparation, guests choose us for dinner. By working alongside a dedicated team of experts, you’ll learn something new every day—preparing fresh seasonal menus and unique presentations. Your hard work will pay off when a dish you carefully helped prepare leaves guests thrilled and eager to return.
**What you’ll do**
* Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes or the menu
* Cook food and prepare high-quality menu items promptly
* Taste food to ensure proper preparation and temperature
* Use kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
* Ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers
**What we’re looking for**
* Exceptional teamwork skills and attention to detail
* Positive attitude and outgoing personality
* Prior kitchen experience: considered a strong advantage
This position requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 pounds (10 kg). You must also be able to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and maintain a professional appearance with a clean uniform. Prior to employment, you’ll be required to complete safety training and certification.
**Explore our vast universe**
Bring your natural talents and passion for food—and we’ll welcome you into our family. Regardless of your specialty or culinary background, we offer great rewards and opportunities to enhance your skills. You’ll work closely with an inspired team of professionals who will motivate and invite your contributions.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Work experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
Supervisory experience: Not required.
License or certification: None
*At Marriott International, we are committed to providing equal opportunities, ensuring everyone feels welcome, and facilitating access to employment opportunities. We actively foster an environment where the diverse backgrounds of our associates are 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.*
The Luxury Collection Hotels \& Resorts, with over 120 hotels across more than 35 countries, delivers authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our legacy of over 100 years—beginning in 1906 under the Italian brand CIGA (a collection of Europe’s most famous and iconic hotels)—serves as a solid foundation as we evolve to exceed the expectations of luxury travelers.
From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location—a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you appreciate evocative storytelling, feel curiosity and passion for this destination’s heritage, and desire to deliver genuine, personalized hospitality that anticipates guest needs, we invite you to join our journey. By joining The Luxury Collection, you become part of a portfolio of brands under Marriott International. **You’ll be** where you can do your best work, **you’ll begin** fulfilling your purpose, **you’ll be part of** an incredible global team, and **you’ll become** your best self.