Pastry Cook II

Marriott • Rancho Mirage, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage is partnering with the Rouxbe Cooking School to offer culinary associates engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers. Through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum, Marriott associates with all levels of culinary experience will have access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons they can immediately apply to their jobs. The position involves preparing and cooking food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. It also includes preparing ingredients, safely and appropriately using baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances, following and ensuring compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, checking and ensuring correct temperatures, washing and disinfecting kitchen areas, setting up and breaking down work stations, and monitoring food quality and portions. Associates are expected to follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security, report incidents, complete training, maintain professional appearance, confidentiality, and protect company assets. They must communicate professionally, build positive relationships, and comply with quality standards. The Ritz-Carlton emphasizes creating exceptional guest experiences, upholding 'Gold Standards' like the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values, and fostering a culture of creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Marriott International is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse backgrounds, and committed to non-discrimination.

Requirements

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security.
• 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.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Less than 1-year related work experience.
• No supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods.
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to management.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area; set-up and break-down work station; and follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and security.
• Report 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.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
• Ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day.
• Learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values.

Benefits

• Engaging online training opportunities to help grow their careers through the Rouxbe Cooking School.
• Access to hundreds of well-designed and visually appealing lessons through Rouxbe's self-paced online platform and culinary training curriculum.
• The chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
• Opportunity to do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you (as part of Marriott International portfolio of brands).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees