Banquets Cook

Marriott•Newport Beach, CA

13h

About The Position

The Banquets Cook prepares and cooks food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food preparation checklists. Duties include preparing ingredients and cold foods, operating kitchen appliances, checking food quality and temperatures, serving appropriate portions, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The role also requires following company and safety procedures, reporting maintenance needs and unsafe conditions, maintaining a professional appearance and confidentiality, and working cooperatively with colleagues. The position may involve standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance. Other reasonable duties may be requested by supervisors. The Lido House Autograph Collection offers culinary associates access to self-paced online training and culinary lessons through Rouxbe Cooking School. The posting lists a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience as preferred qualifications; no supervisory experience or license or certification is required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience (listed as a preferred qualification).
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (listed as a preferred qualification).
No supervisory experience is required.
No license or certification is required.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or an entire work shift.
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 25 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Access to Rouxbe Cooking School's self-paced online culinary training and lessons through the Lido House Autograph Collection.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables; weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists.
Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Test food to determine whether it has been cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality during preparation.
Set up and break down the work station.
Serve food in proper portions and on appropriate receptacles.
Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
Check the temperature of appliances and food for correctness.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to a manager.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance, protect company assets, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Communicate clearly and professionally, develop positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond to colleagues' concerns.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.