Banquet Cook
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Banquet Cook is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations preparing high-quality menu items and ensuring consistency in presentation and food safety standards. This position assists in training and guiding kitchen staff monitoring production levels and coordinating with management to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Banquet Cook demonstrates advanced culinary skills strong leadership and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance with company and health department standards.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Lead and coordinate the activities of other kitchen Team Members during assigned shifts.
- Ensure all food is prepared stored and served in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitor food quality portion sizes and plating consistency.
- Assist with menu development recipe testing and cost control initiatives.
- Train and mentor Cook II and Cook III staff on proper techniques station setup and production timing.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of workstations and equipment.
- Assist with ordering and inventory management as directed by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
- Communicate effectively with servers supervisors and other departments to ensure timely service.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Advanced culinary knowledge including food preparation cooking methods and safety standards.
- Ability to train and lead kitchen staff while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations food cost and portion control.
- Knowledge of food safety sanitation and allergen protocols.
- Ability to multitask prioritize and manage production under pressure.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with kitchen tools equipment and standard recipes.
Additional Information :
Why Westgate
- Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, ... View more
