About the position
The position involves determining how food should be presented using the Banquet Event Order (BEO) and creating decorative food displays. Responsibilities include preparing special meals or substitute items, assisting with banquet plate-ups, and communicating any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef. The role requires ensuring proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish, as well as monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared and served. Additionally, the position entails preparing proper plate and platter presentations for banquets, setting up and operating action stations for banquets or buffets, and carving buffet meats as requested by guests. The individual will support banquet and buffet operations by ensuring adequate stock of all items and will operate various kitchen equipment to prepare foods. The role also includes preparing ingredients for cooking, following recipes, and maintaining quality and presentation standards.
Responsibilities
- Determine food presentation using the BEO and create decorative food displays.
- Prepare special meals or substitute items.
- Assist with banquet plate-ups.
- Communicate assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef.
- Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
- Monitor quality and quantity of food prepared and served.
- Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
- Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet.
- Carve buffet meats as requested by guests.
- Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items.
- Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes and quality standards.
- Prepare cold foods.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
- Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
- Complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
- Support team to reach common goals.
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Requirements
- Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
- At least 3 years of related work experience.
- No supervisory experience required.
- No specific license or certification required.
