Banquet Cook-Full Time - The Langham, Chicago

Langham Hospitality Group•United States,

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Cook assists with preparing food for Food & Beverage outlets and banquets according to standardized recipes, banquet event orders (BEOs), and guest checks. The role includes preparing and organizing a workstation, completing menu and banquet preparation, properly storing food, and keeping the work area clean and sanitized. A high school diploma and one year of prior line or banquet cook experience are preferred.

Requirements

Working knowledge of cleaning and cutting vegetables and fruits.
Familiarity with classical knife cuts.
Ability to name all Mother Sauces and knowledge of how to prepare at least three of them.
Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
One year of prior line or banquet cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supply the assigned workstation with the products and culinary equipment needed for prompt production.
Prepare menu items for outlets using standardized recipes, and set up and prepare banquet items according to prep lists and banquet event orders.
Store food in refrigerated boxes using appropriate containers, covers, labels, and dates to help prevent waste and spoilage.
Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.

Benefits

Vacation pay and sick/personal time in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law.
Paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, with partial premiums paid by the employee.
Basic life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage paid by the company.
Optional long-term disability, additional life insurance, child life, spouse life, pet insurance, ID theft protection, prepaid legal, critical illness, hospital care, and accidental injury supplemental plans.
401(k) plan with Roth option and employer match.
Free meals while on duty.
Uniforms and uniform cleaning for applicable positions.
Free and discounted hotel stays.
Discounted parking.
Company-paid Guidance Resources benefit for personal counseling.