Cook I

Marriott•Orlando, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Cook I at The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International. The role involves preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists, including special meals and cold foods. Key responsibilities include regulating temperatures of cooking equipment, managing food storage and thawing, ensuring proper portioning and garnishing, maintaining food logs, and monitoring food quality and quantity. The Cook I is expected to communicate effectively with the Chef and Food & Beverage service staff regarding menu items and specials. Additionally, the role involves assisting management with various HR functions such as hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees, and serving as a role model. The individual must adhere to all company safety and security policies, report maintenance needs and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and maintain a professional appearance. Anticipating guest service needs, using clear and professional language, developing positive working relationships, and supporting team goals are also crucial. The Ritz-Carlton emphasizes delivering exceptional luxury service based on its "Gold Standards" and fosters an inclusive environment where associates are valued, empowered, and proud of their work, offering opportunities for professional growth within the Marriott International portfolio.

Requirements

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
At least 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare special meals or substitute items.
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator.
Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
Maintain food logs.
Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared.
Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials.
Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
Ensure the quality of the food items.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Prepare cold foods.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
Serve as a role model.
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.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Support team to reach common goals.
Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Benefits

Dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
Actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
Commitment to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
Opportunity to join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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