Banquet Cook | JW Marriott Reston Station
About The Position
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is looking for a talented Banquet Cook for the JW Marriott Reston Station. This luxury hotel features 247 rooms and extensive meeting space, including ballrooms with high ceilings and natural light. It is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, offering excellent access to airports and the capital region. The company emphasizes a supportive work environment that encourages associates to bring their true selves to work, celebrating their contributions and supporting their career journeys through health & wellness programs, learning and development, and travel discounts.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
- Ability to meet standards of appearance.
- Can communicate well with guests.
- Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
- Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
- Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
- 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.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous compensation package
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
