Fine Dining Cook I

Marriott•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Fine Dining Cook I prepares and cooks food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. The role includes preparing cold foods and special meals or substitutions; regulating cooking equipment temperatures; thawing food safely; portioning, arranging, and garnishing dishes; maintaining food logs; and monitoring the quality and quantity of prepared food. The cook communicates needs during busy periods, shares information about excess food for daily specials, and informs Food & Beverage staff about specials and unavailable menu items. The position also supports management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees, and serves as a role model. It requires following company, safety, and security procedures; reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; completing required safety training and certifications; maintaining a clean and professional appearance; protecting confidential information and company assets; and providing attentive guest service. The employee communicates professionally, builds positive working relationships, supports team goals, responds to coworkers’ concerns, and meets quality expectations. The work involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking; reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping; and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors. The employer describes The Ritz-Carlton as a luxury hospitality brand focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and its Gold Standards, including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. Marriott International states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to nondiscrimination and valuing associates’ diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience (preferred qualification).
Technical, trade, or vocational school degree (preferred qualification).
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.
At least 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods.
Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Retrieve frozen food for thawing in the refrigerator.
Ensure appropriate portions, arrangement, and garnishing of food.
Maintain food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
Communicate assistance needs during busy periods.
Notify the Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance; protect proprietary information and company assets.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Communicate clearly and professionally, maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.