National Harbor,MD,USA Harbor Social Cook-$22.95 To $30.6 Per HOUR

Gaylord Hotels, a prominent brand within Marriott International's portfolio, is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional meeting and guest experiences across its distinctive resort and convention center properties. Located at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, this full-time, non-management Culinary III position offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals to advance their careers while working in a sophisticated environment. Gaylord Hotels prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where associates, known as STARs, are empowered to provide thoughtful, big-hearted service. The company offers competitive hourly wages, with rates starting at $22.95 per hour and increasing to $26.01 after six months, rising further to $30.60 after one year, reflecting its investment in employee growth and retention. This Culinary III role is designed for experienced culinarians who excel in advanced food production, preparation, and order execution, working within the Food and Beverage banquet kitchen and outlet departments. Reporting to the Executive Chef of the restaurant and the Senior Sous Chef of Banquets, the position requires executing a broad range of cooking and baking techniques while maintaining company standards of quality and safety. The role demands a strong skill set in various cooking methods such as saute, braising, wood-fire grilling, frying, blanching, emulsifying, flat bread oven baking, poaching, and steaming, as well as baking procedures including measuring, tempering, proofing, and advanced knife techniques like roll cuts, brunoise, and macedoine. Culinary IIIs play an essential role in coordinating timing among different stations to ensure food is prepared and served simultaneously while adhering to recipe cards and presentation standards. They maintain cleanliness and organization throughout walk-in coolers, production stations, and kitchen areas, following strict health and safety guidelines compliant with HACCP, OSHA, and sanitation standards. This demanding position requires the ability to work across all kitchen stations and frequently supports front-line staff following management directives. Beyond technical expertise, this position requires physical stamina to endure long hours standing, lifting, and moving within a kitchen environment exposed to outdoor weather conditions, heat, cold, humidity, fumes, and the presence of moving parts and chemicals. Candidates must handle varying schedules that may include evenings, holidays, and overtime. Gaylord Hotels is dedicated to equal employment opportunities, embracing diversity across all facets of the workforce, and providing benefits that nurture employees and their families. This role does not carry supervisory responsibilities or authority to enact management policies, yet it is essential in contributing to the culinary operations and overall guest satisfaction that Gaylord Hotels is known for. As part of the Marriott International family, employees benefit from a strong corporate culture centered on employee support, career development, and extensive benefit options, making Gaylord Hotels a premier employer in the hospitality industry.

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• must have ability to read and write in English
• food handler's card may be required