Fine Dining Cook I

Marriott•Fernandina Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared and served, ensuring proper portioning, arrangement, and garnishing. The cook will communicate menu item availability to service staff, prepare various food items including meats, sauces, stocks, soups, and cold foods, and operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Additionally, the role involves maintaining food temperature accuracy, monitoring kitchen supply stock, and adhering to all company safety and security policies. The position also requires welcoming and assisting guests according to company standards, developing positive working relationships, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
4 to 6 years of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
None

Responsibilities

Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
Inform service staff of 86'ed items and number of available menu specials.
Pull food from freezer storage to thaw.
Prepare various cuts of meat.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
Prepare sauces, stock, and soup.
Prepare cold food.
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers.
Monitor stock of kitchen supplies.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Support team to reach common goals.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.