**Additional Information** Fine Dining 1, Lead Cook **Job Number** 24189771 **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%201%20North%20Fort%20Lauderdale%20Beach%20Boulevard%2C%20Fort%20Lauderdale%2C%20Florida%2C%20United%20States%2C%2033304) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **POSITION SUMMARY** Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Inform service staff of 86'ed items and number of available menu specials. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw. Prepare various cuts of meat. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare sauces, stock, and soup. Prepare cold food. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies. 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. 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: 4 to 6 years of related work experience. Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience. License or Certification: None _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under 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.