Trainee Cook – W Costa Navarino (2027)

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination in Messinia with four 5-star resorts, four golf courses, more than 40 restaurants and bars and over 50 retail shops, is looking for a Trainee Cook. You will support the daily operations of the Kitchen team while learning hands-on, developing your culinary skills and building a solid foundation in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Follow company policies on food preparation, receiving, storage and handling.
• Know the menu, recipes, production methods and presentation, keeping quality consistent with brand standards.
• Ensure quality control of raw materials and prepare recipes according to brand guidelines.
• Attend all required training sessions and seminars.
• Complete tasks accurately and on time, following allergy and dietary restriction protocols.

Required profile

• Degree from IEK or a culinary school with at least 2 years of study.
• Fluent spoken and written Greek and English, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify allergens in raw materials and recipes.
• Experience operating kitchen equipment and machinery, and familiarity with HACCP procedures and forms.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and internet use.
• Basic cutting techniques, cooking methods, baking techniques and cooking grades.
• All fundamental hot and cold kitchen techniques.
• Inventory, refrigerator and stock management.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site, uniform and laundry service where applicable.
• Ongoing training, task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad and a multicultural work environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities, online wellness platform, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and Marriott associate benefits.