Banquet Cook

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Chicago, IL

1d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Cook is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The ideal candidate works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product. The ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. Responsibilities include creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance.

Requirements

• Energetic, experienced cooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and has a passion for service and hospitality.
• Willing team player and willing to accept assignments on an as-needed basis in order to promote teamwork.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. PM availability required.
• Passionate about cuisine!
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees providing encouragement as needed.
• Make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Sous Chef on duty.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed.
• Set up the station by obtaining all equipment and materials needed, prepare all items needed for station and prepare station for service.
• Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing.
• Properly break down the station by storing foods properly and carefully labeling them.
• Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly.
• Ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
• Multi-Task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one’s surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment.
• Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• Compensation: $25.41 - $26.91 per hour
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
• Competitive wages and Paid Time Off benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Matching Program (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals

What This Job Offers

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