Banquet Cook

Job Summary: The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the hotels standards of quality and consistency. Working under the guidance of the Banquet Chef Executive Chef or Sous Chef the Banquet Cook ensures all assigned duties are completed to provide guests with exceptional culinary experiences.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Prepare ingredients and dishes in accordance with scheduled shifts (AM/PM) and menu items.

• Ensure all food is prepared cooked and stored safely following Serve-Safe methods.

• Operate your station efficiently while adhering to safety guidelines.

• Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times.

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.

• Manage guest orders in a friendly timely and efficient manner.

• Monitor food stock and replenish as needed to keep workstations fully stocked.

• Follow instructions (written or verbal) from supervisors or chefs.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming adhering to the dress code.

• Use proper knife handling and cooking techniques to prepare pantry items sandwiches salads and desserts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience Education and Skills:

• Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or six months to one year of related experience and training.

• Knowledge of cooking techniques knife skills and food safety procedures.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure kitchen environment.

• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.

• Safe Serve/Food Handlers Card .

Work Environment:

• Primarily a kitchen environment with varying temperatures.

• Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.

• Minimal to moderate noise levels consistent with a hotel kitchen setting.

• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently or constantly to lift carry push or pull items.

• Standing and walking for extended periods or entire shifts.

• Ability to work long flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to handle the physical demands of a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.