Banquet Cook - AC Hotel Portsmouth

Hotel•Portsmouth, NH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking experienced Banquet Cooks to join its food and beverage team. The role prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes, production and portion standards, and applicable hotel and brand standards. The cook works with the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food on time, maintain safe food storage and handling practices, and keep kitchen equipment and workstations clean. The position operates in a friendly, fast-paced kitchen environment and includes a rotational schedule covering nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Prior related experience is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, workplace sanitation and safety regulations.
Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work well with a team.
Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by the individual property.
Availability for a rotational schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
Adhere to applicable Colwen and brand standards.
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Answer, report, and follow executive or sous chef instructions.
Ensure food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and in a timely fashion.
Date and rotate stored food items according to hotel and food safety standards.
Ensure proper time and temperature standards.
Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
Assist with dishwashing and other kitchen areas as needed.
Check par levels for shift use and note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment used for cooking, preparation, and storage.
Assist with preparation work for the next shift and with storing food deliveries.
Ensure proper end-of-shift breakdown and cleaning of the kitchen and other workstations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.