Cook I

AECOM; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in luxury hospitality as part of a talented culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton. You will manage food preparation and presentation while ensuring the highest standards of quality and service. This full-time role offers the chance to develop your skills and contribute to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and decorative food displays.
• Monitor quality and portion of prepared food.
• Assist in hiring, training, and scheduling staff.

Skills

Food Presentation

Food Quality Monitoring

Cooking Techniques

Team Support

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

**Additional Information**

**Job Number** 25093280

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia, United States, 22102VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Tysons%20Corner%2C%20...)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

**POSITION SUMMARY**

Determine how food should be presented using the BEO and create decorative food displays. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist with Banquet plate-ups. Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served. Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets. Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet. Carve buffet meats as requested by guests. Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. 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; protect company assets. Support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. 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 50 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you 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.