Banquet Cook

Crescent Careers • Syracuse, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Marriott Syracuse Downtown seeks Banquet Cook (Full-Time) to organize, prepare and cook all food items in assigned stations for banquets and restaurant meals and assists the chef in training and support of the kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Experience cooking in large scale kitchens and/or for catering, events and/or banquets required.
• SafeServ & Food Handling training required & provided at no cost, if you do not have a valid certificate.

Nice To Haves

• You possess a self-starting personality with an even disposition and can maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• You can communicate well with guests and are willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• You understand & believe that every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Date all food containers and rotate.
• Inspects, selects and uses food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any items out of stock or shortages.
• Keep buffet items stocked.
• Prepare food for banquets as required following specifications of banquet event orders.
• Work banquet food stations as scheduled by chef.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Additional hotel discounts with Marriott International brand hotels
• Free Parking
• Free Meal during your shift
• Quarterly employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed