Cook I - Casual Dining
The Ritz-Carlton
Salary undisclosed
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. 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; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. 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. 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: 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
About this role
At The Ritz-Carlton's Atlanta location, this Cook I role centers on executing recipes and plating standards in a casual dining environment while managing kitchen equipment and food inventory. You'll prepare both hot and cold items, monitor cooking temperatures, portion dishes to specification, and maintain detailed food logs. The position also involves communicating with the Chef about surplus items for daily specials and keeping service staff informed about menu availability—essentially bridging kitchen operations and front-of-house needs.
Beyond cooking, you'll contribute to team management by assisting with hiring, training, and scheduling decisions, and serve as a role model for other kitchen staff. The role demands physical stamina (standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching and bending) and strict adherence to safety protocols, food quality standards, and Ritz-Carlton's service expectations. You'll be expected to anticipate guest needs and maintain professional communication across departments.
The position prefers candidates with a technical or vocational culinary background and at least three years of related kitchen experience, though no prior supervisory experience is required. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to someone ready to work within a luxury hospitality kitchen while taking on some leadership responsibilities.
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