Cook Lead

About the Role

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, *** is seeking a Cook Lead to join their team in the Red Sea region. This full-time position involves preparing and managing food items to ensure quality and adherence to established standards, while also supporting kitchen operations and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items as required.
• Regulate temperatures of cooking equipment such as ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food items from freezer storage in the refrigerator.
• Portion and plate food according to presentation standards.
• Maintain accurate food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of prepared foods.
• Communicate necessary support requirements during busy periods and inform the chef of excess food for daily menu utilization.
• Relay special menus and menu changes to the food and beverage service staff.
• Ensure the quality of all food items and prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, and food preparation checklists.
• Prepare cold food items.

Leadership and Operational Support

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
• Serve as a role model for team members.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures, including uniform and personal appearance standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Anticipate and address guests' service needs, communicating professionally.
• Support co-workers with dignity and respect, fostering positive working relationships and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
• Capability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.

Additional Duties

The Cook Lead will perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors to support the overall kitchen and hotel operations.