Banquet Cook - The Row at Assembly Row

Hotel•Somerville, MA

22h

About The Position

The Row at Assembly Row, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook to join its food and beverage team. The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience, dependability, attention to detail, and a passion for cooking. The position is in a friendly, fast-paced work environment and requires availability for both AM and PM shifts. The Banquet Cook prepares and cooks food according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and applicable Colwen and brand standards. The role supports kitchen operations, food safety, equipment care, preparation for upcoming shifts, and cleaning of kitchen work areas.

Requirements

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.
Availability for AM and PM shifts.
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 or Safe Food handling certification, as required by the individual property.

Nice To Haves

Prior related experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to recipe cards and production and portion standards.
Follow applicable Colwen and brand standards.
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
Answer to, report to, and follow instructions from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
Ensure food is served simultaneously, at high quality, and in a timely manner.
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, 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.
Assist with storing food deliveries.
Ensure proper end-of-shift breakdown and clean the kitchen and other workstations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.