Banquets - Cook II
About The Position
Pacific Hospitality Group is hiring a Banquets Cook II. The role prepares and cooks food for service according to recipes and guidelines, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and keeps kitchen work areas and equipment clean and organized. The hourly rate is $24.00. The position requires at least one year of prior food preparation experience, knowledge of food preparation and knife handling, the ability to follow simple written instructions and recipes, and the ability to work as part of a team. Culinary training or a degree is preferred. A current Food Handlers Card is preferred, or the employee must be willing and able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Pacific Hospitality Group describes itself as a family-focused owner/operator committed to long-term growth, memorable experiences, community giving, and its guiding principles. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across the terms and conditions of employment.
Requirements
- At least one year of prior food preparation experience.
- Knowledge of food preparation and knife-handling skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment if not already held.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary training or a degree.
- Current Food Handlers Card.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food items, including salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables, according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.
- Butcher chicken, fish, and shellfish; cut, trim, and bone meat before cooking.
- Read menus to estimate food requirements and requisition food from storage.
- Adjust oven, broiler, grill, roaster, and steam-kettle controls to maintain appropriate temperatures.
- Measure and mix ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Season foods during preparation or cooking according to recipes and adjust as needed.
- Check food while cooking by tasting, smelling, and testing with a fork; use a thermometer to verify proper cooking and holding temperatures.
- Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, and add gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
- Follow food-handling, sanitation, health-department, and applicable federal, state, local, and company health and safety standards.
- Report to work as scheduled, on time, and regularly.
- Wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables for use.
- Assist with control of food products, leftovers, waste, and refrigeration organization.
- Clean and sanitize equipment, wares, walls, floors, kitchen areas, walk-in coolers, and storage areas as directed.
- Keep the work area clean and organized and prepare it for the next service period, including emptying trash receptacles.
- Notify management of unsafe conditions, equipment maintenance needs, and accidents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
