Culinary Banquet Cook
About The Position
The Banquet Cook leads by example through hands-on involvement in all aspects of banquet production and service. The cook represents the Executive Chef’s values of quality, sanitation, and fair treatment of associates, and maintains the clean, organized, and efficient workplace established by the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef. The position reports directly to the Hotel’s Banquet Chef and/or the Banquet Chef de Partie. The role involves working across banquet kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, brunch, tea services, receiving, amenities, and butchering. The cook supports a strong culinary team, communicates openly with front of house and the wider culinary team, and maintains a calm, organized approach in situations or conflicts. Work may be scheduled during periods of high hotel activity.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent is preferred.
- One year of cooking experience is preferred.
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds over the course of a shift.
- Able to stand and walk for an extended period over the course of a shift.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work shifts when hotel activity is highest.
Nice To Haves
- High school or equivalent.
- One year of cooking experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example through hands-on involvement in banquet production and service.
- Represent the Executive Chef’s core values regarding quality, sanitation, and fair treatment of associates.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workplace.
- Maintain professional relations with associates, treating them with respect and holding them accountable to kitchen and hotel standards.
- Work across banquet kitchen functions, including breakfast, lunch, brunch, tea services, receiving, amenities, and butchering.
- Understand how customers perceive the hotel’s food and service.
- Help build a strong team of culinary professionals.
- Communicate openly between the kitchen and front of house, and between the Banquet Kitchen and the rest of the culinary team.
- Maintain a calm, organized approach in situations and conflicts.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
