1st Commis Banquet Towers Pastry Bakery

Position Summary

Prepare and serve high-quality cuisine in accordance with hotel quality, food safety, and brand standards. Manage ingredients, cooking, quality control, and coordination with service staff to support efficient kitchen operations and an exceptional guest experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items according to guest requests and dietary restrictions.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw frozen food appropriately in the refrigerator while following food safety standards.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, presentation, and garnish.
• Maintain accurate food logs and kitchen records.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items and suggest ways to use them in daily specials.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold foods such as salads, appetizers, and desserts.
• Store ingredients properly, maintain quality, and reduce food waste.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, HACCP, hotel, and Marriott International standards.

Common Duties and Requirements

• Support management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
• Use clear and professional language and maintain positive working relationships.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and perform bending, twisting, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Technical, trade, or vocational school degree.
• Related work experience: At least 3 years.
• Supervisory experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or certification: None.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and non-discrimination. The Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury hospitality through its Gold Standards, Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values.