Pastry Cook III- SEASONAL OCT 2025 - MAY 2026
Posted on October 24, 2025
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is a prestigious luxury hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its exquisite service, luxurious amenities, and stunning resort environment. The resort is part of the globally recognized Marriott International luxury portfolio, which encompasses over 100 distinctive properties worldwide. JW Marriott hotels pride themselves on creating an extraordinary guest experience that blends comfort, tradition, and modern sophistication. The team is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where associates are valued and recognized. The resort offers a thriving work environment focused on employee well-being, professional development, and career growth, ensuring that all associates can bring their best selves to work and deliver exceptional hospitality.
This particular role at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is a full-time, non-management culinary position scheduled for a seasonal period from October 2025 to May 2026 during the morning shift. The position focuses on food preparation and cooking, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality, presentation, and safety consistent with Marriott's food and beverage standards. It is ideal for individuals interested in gaining experience in the culinary and hospitality industry within a luxury resort setting. The role is particularly suited for candidates with less than one year of related experience and offers an excellent opportunity to grow skills in a professional kitchen environment.
In this role, the culinary team member will be responsible for preparing and cooking food items according to established recipes, quality guidelines, and food preparation checklists. They will handle ingredient portioning, chopping, and storage, as well as operate baking and measuring equipment safely and appropriately. Maintaining strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards is a key component of the job, including monitoring kitchen appliance temperatures and reporting any discrepancies to management. The employee will also uphold rigorous sanitation procedures, ensuring cleanliness of the workspace by washing, disinfecting, setting up, and breaking down kitchen stations.
The role demands attention to detail in monitoring food quality and portion sizes throughout the shift to ensure guest satisfaction. The culinary associate is expected to adhere to company policies, including safety and security measures, and to report any accidents or unsafe conditions promptly. Maintaining a clean and professional appearance, preserving confidentiality of proprietary information, and safeguarding company assets are important requirements. Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach are essential as the culinary associate will support co-workers and contribute to a positive work environment.
Physical requirements for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as the ability to navigate uneven or slippery surfaces. The role involves repeated bending, reaching, twisting, and standing or walking for extended periods. Flexible and reasonable job duties may be assigned as needed by supervisors. This position provides an opportunity to be part of a respected luxury hotel brand dedicated to outstanding hospitality and to develop culinary skills in a supportive, well-respected environment.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Less than one year of related work experience
- No supervisory experience
- Ability to comply with food safety standards and procedures
- Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods
- Willingness to perform additional reasonable duties as assigned