Commis I - Main Kitchen

Position Overview

This role involves preparing specialized meals and substitute food items, managing oven and grill temperatures, and ensuring proper food portioning, arrangement, and garnishing. Responsibilities include thawing frozen goods, maintaining accurate food logs, and overseeing the quality and quantity of prepared dishes.

Key Duties and Expectations

• Cook and prepare food according to set recipes, quality and presentation standards, and the food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold dishes as required.
• Report assistance needs to management during peak hours and update the Chef on surplus food items suitable for use in daily specials.
• Communicate menu specials and stock shortages to Food & Beverage service teams.
• Adhere strictly to safety and security policies, report hazards or incidents, and complete required safety training.
• Maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance and protect the confidentiality and assets of the company.
• Foster positive relations within the team and support collective goals.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking for long periods, bending, twisting, lifting up to 25 pounds unaided, and other assigned duties by supervisors.

Additional Responsibilities

Assist management with employee hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching. Serve as a role model to team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Diploma from a technical, trade, or vocational school.
• Experience: Minimum three years of related culinary experience.
• Supervisory Experience: Not required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Not mandatory.

Work Environment and Culture

The Ritz-Carlton is committed to equal opportunity employment, valuing a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates varied backgrounds and experiences. Employees are expected to uphold the company's high luxury service standards known globally as the "Gold Standards," including embodying its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values to create exceptional guest experiences and memorable moments.

Joining this team means becoming part of a prestigious portfolio under Marriott International, offering an empowering environment where employees can excel, find purpose, and belong.