Casual Kitchen Chef

About the role

Marriott International is seeking a casual kitchen chef to join its food and beverage team in Kampala. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing, measuring and mixing.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, using ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Monitor food quality, test doneness, and ensure correct temperature of appliances and food.
• Set‑up and break‑down work stations, serve food in proper portions, and maintain a clean, disinfected kitchen environment.
• Follow all company safety, security and hygiene policies, reporting any incidents or maintenance needs.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related kitchen or food‑service experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lb and perform physical tasks for an entire shift.

Required skills

• Operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Food preparation techniques including portioning, chopping, washing, peeling and mixing.
• Understanding of food safety, temperature control and sanitation procedures.