Cook II

Job Description

The Cook II prepares and cooks menu items according to Marriott standards, recipes, and food-safety procedures. Typical duties include preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, checking food quality, and supporting smooth service during busy periods. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, basic knowledge of cooking methods, food hygiene, and safe equipment handling. Japanese-language ability may be preferred or required for local operations, while hospitality training is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under pressure, follow instructions, cooperate with chefs and colleagues, maintain a clean workstation, and provide consistent food quality. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is normally required.

Company Info

Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is a contemporary hotel in Fukui, Japan, operated under Marriott International’s Courtyard brand. The hotel is designed for both business and leisure travelers, offering guest rooms, dining facilities, meeting services, and convenient access to Fukui Station and local attractions. Courtyard properties focus on practical comfort, friendly service, efficient operations, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from global hospitality standards, structured training, employee development opportunities, and an international service culture. Kitchen team members support the hotel’s restaurants, breakfast operations, events, and other food-and-beverage services. Working at the property can provide experience in Japanese hospitality while also introducing employees to Marriott’s worldwide operating procedures and career network.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality, restaurant, tourism, and food-service opportunities in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and regional destinations including Fukui. The culture values punctuality, cleanliness, respectful communication, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Fukui provides a quieter lifestyle than Japan’s largest cities, with lower living costs, access to nature, seasonal cuisine, and a strong local community. Employees should expect long working hours during busy periods, shift work, and formal workplace etiquette. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate work status, such as the Specified Skilled Worker visa for food-service roles or another qualifying employment visa. Employers may assist with sponsorship and relocation, but requirements vary. Applicants should confirm salary, housing, transportation, language expectations, insurance, and visa support directly with the employer. Japanese language skills are highly useful for daily life and kitchen communication.