Temporary Banquet Cook, The Statler Hotel
About The Position
The Statler Hotel, located on Cornell University's campus, serves as the practical hotel operations laboratory for the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. It is committed to excellence in service and hospitality education, combining modern elegance with the vibrant energy of campus life. As part of the Statler Hotel's Culinary Team, the Banquet Pantry and Buffet Attendant prepares and presents high-quality buffet offerings while maintaining the highest standards of service for guests. The role involves supporting banquet events, working action stations, and collaborating with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience. The Attendant is also responsible for mentoring student cooks and upholding professionalism in all interactions. Adherence to food safety standards and operational efficiency is essential to delivering the exceptional service expected at this 4-diamond hotel. Every member of the community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of experience cooking in a restaurant, hotel, or resort
- Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
- Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
- Ability to read and follow cooking directions
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- Must be organized and self-motivated
- Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift, and carry heavy materials
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree preferred
- A degree from an accredited College or University with a focus on Culinary Arts
Responsibilities
- Prepares and presents high-quality buffet offerings
- Maintains the highest standards of service for guests
- Performs food preparation
- Manages buffet setup and monitoring
- Ensures accurate dietary labeling
- Maintains cleanliness throughout service
- Supports banquet events
- Works action stations
- Collaborates with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Mentors student cooks
- Upholds professionalism in all interactions
- Adheres to food safety standards and operational efficiency
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
