Cook I - Pastry

Marriott•Fernandina Beach, FL

About The Position

Prepare breads and pastries by preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate. Review production sheets to understand the daily variety of baked goods. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food-preparation checklists. Maintain kitchen logs for food-safety compliance, inform the Chef about excess food for daily-special planning, and safely use baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances. Follow food-safety handling and personal-hygiene procedures, check kitchen-appliance and food temperatures, report issues to management, and monitor food quality and portions throughout the shift. The position also assists management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, and serves as a role model or mentor. Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and security requirements; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; and complete safety training and certifications. Maintain a clean, professional appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, communicate professionally, build positive working relationships, support team goals, and handle sensitive issues with tact and confidentiality. Meet quality expectations and perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. The role is with The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International, whose culture emphasizes luxury service, guest care, inclusion, and the Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards, including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related work experience.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period.

Nice To Haves

Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare breads and pastries, including doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating.
Review production sheets and prepare the daily variety of baked goods.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food-preparation checklists.
Maintain kitchen logs for food-safety program compliance.
Inform the Chef of excess food items to support planning of daily specials.
Use baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances safely and appropriately.
Follow food-safety handling and personal-hygiene policies and procedures.
Check kitchen-appliance and food temperatures and report issues to management.
Monitor food quality and portions throughout the shift.
Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
Serve as a department role model or mentor.
Follow company safety and security policies; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; and complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and communicate professionally.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and handle sensitive issues with tact, respect, and confidentiality.
Comply with quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.