Cook

Role summary

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The Cook prepares and presents food according to recipes, quality standards, hygiene regulations, and guest expectations. Typical requirements include previous kitchen or culinary experience, knowledge of food preparation and safe handling, basic understanding of cooking techniques, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. Candidates should be physically fit, organized, dependable, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role requires teamwork with other kitchen departments, careful portion control, consistent food quality, cleanliness, and compliance with Marriott and local health and safety standards. Culinary training or hospitality experience is advantageous, while a positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.

About the employer

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan Lagoi Bay is a beachfront hotel operated under Marriott International’s Four Points brand, located in the Lagoi resort area of Bintan, Indonesia. The property caters to leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, recreation, and access to the island’s beaches and attractions. Four Points hotels are known for approachable service, comfortable facilities, local experiences, and practical amenities rather than highly formal luxury. As part of Marriott International, the hotel follows established global standards for guest service, food safety, employee conduct, training, and operational quality. Employees may benefit from an international hospitality environment, Marriott career development opportunities, staff meals, service charge arrangements, and possible accommodation or transport support, depending on the employment contract and local policy.

Working in Indonesia

Bintan is an Indonesian island in the Riau Archipelago, easily reached by ferry from Singapore and known for beaches, resorts, mangroves, seafood, and a quieter lifestyle than Bali. Hospitality is the main source of formal employment in the Lagoi resort area, with opportunities in kitchens, restaurants, housekeeping, front office, engineering, recreation, spa services, security, and administration. Local culture combines Malay traditions with broader Indonesian influences; respectful dress, polite communication, and community-minded behavior are valued. Daily life is relaxed, though international shopping and specialist services are more limited outside resort zones. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work authorization, including the appropriate employment visa and permits, before starting work. Employers commonly coordinate documentation, but applicants should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, transport, taxes, insurance, and contract terms. Indonesian nationals should check local registration and employment requirements. Relocation planning should include ferry or flight access, healthcare, banking, mobile service, and rainy-season conditions.