Banquet Prep Cook

HEI Hotels and Resorts•San Diego, CA

17d

About The Position

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside. Follow recipe cards and production and portion standards, prepare food according to server checks, and support buffet service and kitchen setup. The position includes checking and maintaining food pars, handling and storing perishables properly, and helping control food costs and waste. The hourly pay range is $26.57–$26.57. The position is not eligible for tips or service charges or a discretionary performance bonus.

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 for different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, according to server checks.
Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
Date food containers and rotate food according to company standards; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup, and note out-of-stock items or 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 address 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 regularly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.