Cook II

AECOM; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand is seeking culinary professionals to join their team at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring high-quality service standards as part of an esteemed hospitality reputation. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, excellent service skills, and a dedication to upholding the Gold Standards of luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to prepare various foods and monitor quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down work station for food preparation.
• Monitor food quality and ensure proper presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

**Additional Information**

**Job Number** 25096414

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, 1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 33304VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Fort%20Lauderdale%2C%...)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

**POSITION SUMMARY**

Set-up and break down work station. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare cold food. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacle. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

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. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Speak with others using clear and professional language. 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 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 2 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.