Banquet Cook
About The Position
Marriott Syracuse Downtown seeks a Banquet Cook (Full-Time) to organize, prepare, and cook all food items in assigned stations for banquets and restaurant meals, and assists the chef in training and support of the kitchen staff. The role requires a self-starting personality with an even disposition, maintaining a professional appearance and manner at all times. The ideal candidate can communicate well with guests, is willing to help co-workers, and understands that every associate is a guest relations ambassador. Flexible availability is crucial as the team is driven by events. The company strives to create a great place to work where associates are respected for their differences, fostering an environment for open conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Experience cooking in large scale kitchens and/or for catering, events and/or banquets required.
- SafeServ & Food Handling training required & provided at no cost, if you do not have a valid certificate.
- Flexible availability is required as the Banquet Cook & team are driven by events.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Date all food containers and rotate.
- Inspects, selects, and uses food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
- Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any items out of stock or shortages. Keep buffet items stocked.
- Prepare food for banquets as required following specifications of banquet event orders.
- Work banquet food stations as scheduled by chef.
- 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.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
- Additional hotel discounts with Marriott International brand hotels
- Free Parking
- Free Meal during your shift
- Quarterly employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
