Banquet Cook

Archer (Lodgeworks) • Austin, TX

9d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Banquet Cook prepares, seasons, and cooks menu and non-menu orders according to LodgeWorks specifications. The role cleans and sanitizes work areas, including kitchen, food preparation, dishwashing, storage, and service areas, and follows safe food-handling and service practices. The cook works closely with the Banquet chef and Sales staff to serve guests, meeting rooms, events, catering, restaurants, and bars.

Requirements

• Possess a food handling certificate.
• Be capable of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Be capable of standing for an entire shift or an extended period.
• Be capable of reaching overhead, using both hands, leaning over, stooping, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with LodgeWorks standards.
• Inspect and clean food preparation equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling.
• Ensure food freshness and proper storage.
• Set up, clear, and break down the workstation.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and follow operating procedures to prevent injury or equipment damage.
• Identify food- and equipment-related hazards and risks and report hazards, risks, and maintenance problems to the Manager.
• Control waste and use appropriate portion sizes to maintain food costs.
• Monitor food inventories and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Prepare food according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Use safe work practices, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Clean working and storage areas, tools, equipment, and floors as needed.
• Maintain sanitation requirements, including temperature control, storage, product rotation, and product handling.
• Complete daily side work.
• Perform other tasks and duties as requested by management.
• Make and bag turndown treats according to the daily forecast.
• Prepare and produce banquet food while in service.
• Provide creative input for seasonal dessert menu changes.

Benefits

• PTO
• Hotel and restaurant discounts at select LodgeWorks properties
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) plans with matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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