Hotel Banquet Cook
About The Position
The Banquet Cook prepares food items according to recipes and established quality standards, supporting the hotel’s efforts to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. The role is part-time at the Embassy Suites by Hilton near the Charlotte Airport. Work schedules may be 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, or 5pm–12am depending on scheduled events. Weekday and weekend availability is required. Employees work primarily indoors. The role requires manual dexterity, standing for long periods, lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, and operating cutting tools and kitchen utensils. Fluency in English, including the ability to speak, hear, read, and write, is required. Employees must be able to work any hours or days of the week necessary to meet business requirements and may occasionally perform duties outside their normal responsibilities.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a cook.
- Knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Patient, with the ability to stay positive under pressure.
- Fluency in English and the ability to speak, hear, read, and write.
- Ability to work the hours and days needed to meet business requirements, including weekday and weekend availability.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Nice To Haves
- Previous catering or banquet experience is preferred.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is desirable.
- Culinary school training is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
- Review and follow event BEOs.
- Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times.
- Maintain knowledge of the menu and all food products.
- Stock and maintain designated food stations.
- Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
- Follow food handling and storage procedures in accordance with federal, state, local, and company regulations.
- Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items as needed.
Benefits
- Daily pay with access to up to 50% of earned wages after every shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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