Banquet Cook - Sign Up Bonus $300

Crescent Careers•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

The Banquet Cook prepares and presents food for banquets and buffets, including setting up and operating action stations, carving meats when requested, and maintaining adequate stock. The role includes preparing ingredients and hot and cold foods according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and preparation checklists; monitoring food quality and doneness; serving appropriate portions; and setting up and breaking down workstations. The cook also cleans and disinfects kitchen areas, tools, and equipment. The position requires professional, courteous communication with guests and coworkers, teamwork, a professional appearance, and adherence to company policies, quality expectations, and safety and security procedures. The role involves extended periods of standing, sitting, or walking; frequent reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping; operating food machinery; and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance, with the ability to move goods up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English.
Self-starting personality and an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Ability to communicate well with guests using clear and professional language.
Willingness to pitch in, assist coworkers, and work as a team player.
Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule.
Adaptability to changes in the work area and hotel procedures, willingness to learn or improve skills, and ability to solve routine problems or ask for help when needed.
Adherence to work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance standards.
Treat guests and associates with courtesy and respect and remain professional.

Responsibilities

Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
Set up and operate action stations for banquets or buffets.
Carve buffet meats as requested by guests.
Maintain adequate stock of items for banquets and buffets.
Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare food.
Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, and storing food; wash and peel fruits and vegetables; and weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Prepare cold foods, test food for doneness, and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down the workstation.
Serve food in proper portions and on appropriate receptacles.
Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; and complete required safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance and protect company assets.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs; communicate clearly and professionally with guests and coworkers.
Support coworkers and team goals, and meet quality expectations and standards.
Follow hotel security procedures, including key controls, safe lifting, chemical use, and reporting safety hazards or concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.