Banquet Cook
About The Position
The Banquet Cook prepares menu items consistently and efficiently, with attention to quality, presentation, taste, and detail. The role includes preparing large orders while preserving the quality of each plate and ensuring orders are complete and served on time. The cook makes adjustments to support a positive dining experience, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, and completes assigned cleaning at the end of each shift. The position also involves building positive relationships with guests and employees and accurately answering questions about the restaurant, menu, and resort operations. The cook receives training, technical direction, and guidance from the Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Restaurant Manager, and follows applicable safety and health standards as well as internal policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Demonstrated cooking experience, preferably in a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment.
- Demonstrated experience meeting specific deadlines or working under pressure.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizing, and work-prioritization experience.
- Two or more years of recent, related cooking experience; hospitality, restaurant, or gaming experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospitality, restaurant, or gaming environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items efficiently and consistently while maintaining quality, presentation, taste, and attention to detail.
- Prepare large orders while preserving plate quality and ensuring orders are complete and served in a timely manner.
- Make adjustments to provide guests with the best overall dining experience.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen; sweep and mop floors and complete thorough end-of-shift cleaning as directed.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Answer questions about the restaurant, menu, and resort operations accurately and completely.
- Receive training, technical direction, and guidance from the Lead Cook, Sous Chef, and Restaurant Manager.
- Perform duties in compliance with safety and health standards and internal policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution after one year of service
- Paid time off
- Paid transportation from Colorado Springs and Woodland Park
- Free local gym membership
- Tuition reimbursement
- Resort perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
