Cook II

Marriott•Dallas, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook II position involves preparing ingredients, cooking food according to recipes and quality standards, and ensuring proper presentation. Responsibilities include portioning, chopping, storing food, washing and peeling produce, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients. The role requires operating various kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, as well as testing food for doneness and monitoring quality. The Cook II is also responsible for setting up and breaking down workstations, serving food in correct portions, and maintaining a clean and disinfected kitchen area, including tools and equipment. Adherence to company and safety policies, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, and unsafe conditions, and completing safety training are mandatory. The role emphasizes maintaining a professional appearance, confidentiality, and protecting company assets. It also involves fostering positive working relationships, supporting team goals, and ensuring quality standards. Physical demands include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds. This role is with The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International, which focuses on delivering exceptional luxury service and upholding its "Gold Standards" through empowered and compassionate professionals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
No specific license or certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Prepare cold foods.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Monitor food quality while preparing food.
Set-up and break down work station.
Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
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.
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.