Banquet Cook II

Marriott•Sarasota, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for 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 role also involves supporting banquet and buffet operations by ensuring adequate stock of all items, operating various kitchen equipment to prepare foods, and preparing ingredients for cooking. This includes portioning, chopping, storing food, washing and peeling fruits and vegetables, and weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients. The Banquet Cook II will prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists, including preparing cold foods and testing foods for doneness. The role also requires setting up and breaking down the work station, serving food in proper portions, and maintaining a clean and disinfected kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. Additionally, the position requires adherence to all company and safety/security policies, reporting maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions, and completing safety training. The associate must maintain a clean and professional appearance, protect company assets, anticipate and address guest service needs, communicate clearly and professionally, support team goals, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, reaching overhead and below the knees, and moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, and placing objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. The associate will also perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 2 years of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
None

Responsibilities

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.
Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
Prepare cold foods.
Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Monitor food quality while preparing food.
Set-up and break down work station.
Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
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.
Protect company assets.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
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.