Cook I Banquets

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• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
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About Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Join the ohana at our island paradise that celebrates the Golden Age of Travel and the adventures of island-hopping through the South Pacific.

What Were Looking For:

The Banquet Cook I is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food for banquet functions and events hosted at the hotel. This position plays a key role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences through consistent food preparation presentation and service. The Banquet Cook I works closely with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus for weddings conferences meetings and other group events.

Who You Are:

A Banquet Cook I must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Experienced in knife skills.

• Ability to work pantry grill and sauté station.

• Knowledge on grill cooking temperature and sauté techniques.

• Knowledge of basic mother sauces.

• Ability to work under pressure handle multiple tasks and difficult situations.

• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry food service trays weighting 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand stoop bend repetitively during entire shift.

• Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

What Youll Do:

• Prepare cook and present banquet menu items in accordance with hotel recipes portion control standards and guest expectations.

• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients for banquet service.

• Coordinate food preparation with banquet event timelines to ensure timely delivery of meals.

• Collaborate with banquet and catering teams to meet specific event requirements including dietary restrictions or themed meals.

• Follow all hotel brand standards for quality presentation and sanitation.

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment banquet prep areas and walk-in coolers.

• Assist with buffet setup plating carving stations or live cooking stations as needed.

• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with local health department regulations and hotel policies.

• Assist in inventory management and notify supervisor of shortages in ingredients or supplies.

• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff when assigned.

• Adapt to last-minute changes and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced event environment.

• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.

• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.

• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualification Include:

• 5 -7 years cooking experience in upscale high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant required.

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent guest service skills.

• Ability to regularly push pull lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally with team members leaders and guests required.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule nights weekends and holidays as required.

• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays