On-Call Banquet Cook

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The On-Call Banquet Cook prepares food of consistent quality and assists with kitchen functions at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The cook follows recipe cards and production and portion standards, prepares items for service, helps maintain buffet stock, and supports food cost and waste control. The role requires maintaining proper food storage and temperatures, following attendance rules, and being available to work regularly. Hotel experience is preferred.

Requirements

Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server checks.
Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
Date food containers and rotate food according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use and determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup.
Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
Assist with plans and actions to correct food cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.