Banquet Cook
About The Position
Every great event deserves an unforgettable meal. We're looking for a Banquet Cook who is passionate about creating incredible food for weddings, banquets, celebrations, and special events. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, love being part of a team, and take pride in every plate you serve, we want to hear from you! Join the culinary team that helps make every event at 7 Cedars a success. The Banquet Cook ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is served to the guest in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times in full accordance with State and Federal Health Regulations. Native American hiring preference for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- One (1) year experience in institutional food preparation including broiler, sauté, fryer
- Thorough knowledge of all institutional kitchen equipment
- Ability to read, use and create recipes
- Knowledge of proper preparation technique
- Ability to memorize certain recipes to ensure consistency
- Must possess outstanding interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with guests and/or team members
- Strong organization, prioritization and multiple-tasking skills
- Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality
- Highly adaptable with the ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
- Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
Responsibilities
- Season and cook food according to recipes
- Cook in bulk while minimizing waste
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and deep fryers
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Prepares and serves food using appropriate dishware
- Responsible for the seasoning, freshness, and cooking status of all foods during the shift
- Ensure that all food is properly covered, dated, and rotated
- Deep clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment
- Is aware of and practices sanitation policies and regulations
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
- Must follow all safety rules and regulations
- Follow all general and department policies and procedures
- Setup, operate and tear down off-site events
- Organize, clean, and maintain catering equipment and storage areas
Benefits
- resort and local discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee recognition programs
- fun staff events
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- supplemental insurance
- paid time off
- gas discounts
- wellness reimbursements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
