Banquet Cook AC Hotel, Worcester, MA
About The Position
We are in search of an experienced Banquet Cook to join our food and beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and possess a high level of dependability and attention to detail. If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this could be the position you have been looking for! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards Adhere to all applicable 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 comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards Ensure proper time and temperature standards Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed Check par levels for shift use Note out of stock items and possible shortages Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage Assist in prep work for next shift Assist in storing food deliveries Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- 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
- Prior related experience preferred
- ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property
- Rotational schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Responsibilities
- Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
- Adhere to all applicable 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 comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
- Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
- Ensure proper time and temperature standards
- Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
- Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
- Check par levels for shift use
- Note out of stock items and possible shortages
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
- Assist in prep work for next shift
- Assist in storing food deliveries
- Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
