Event Cook

Los Poblanos•Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Event Cook executes events at Los Poblanos, working independently of the main kitchen and following established timelines to deliver a quality event experience. The role requires preparation and execution of banquet-style events, attention to event requirements, and maintaining the quality expected from the Event Experience. The Event Cook reports to the Event Sous Chef and is a full-time, non-exempt position. The cook sets up and maintains the kitchen and food preparation areas, prepares and cooks food to provided specifications, tastes and adjusts dishes before serving, and supports event staff meals as scheduled. The role also includes maintaining and cleaning equipment and facilities, assisting dishwashers, and treating La Quinta—a historic building—with respect.

Requirements

Experience in a kitchen environment.
Farm-to-fork background.
Knowledge of how to execute banquet events.
Own and maintain appropriate knives for the job.
Be organized, attentive to detail, self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a consistent approach to work.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, reach, and walk for 8 to 10 hours a day.
Ability to grasp, lift, and carry 50 pounds in short intervals throughout the day.
Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Be on time and ready to work.
Set up the kitchen space daily.
Set up and maintain Sani-buckets throughout the shift, changing them before service.
Keep work areas clean and sanitize counters before and after service.
Review upcoming event resumes and prepare for events, focusing on timelines and requirements.
Prepare food products according to provided specifications.
Maintain the quality expected from the Event Experience.
Taste foods and adjust them before serving.
Clean and maintain equipment daily or as needed, including stoves, ovens, hoods, walls, floors, and windows.
Provide staff meals for the Event Service/Kitchen Team as scheduled by the Event Manager and according to the provided timeline.
Help dishwashers as needed.
Maintain and respect La Quinta as a historic building and place of employment.
Wash and dry sinks in the commercial kitchen and La Quinta.
Sweep and mop floors daily.
Shut down and clean stoves, ovens, hoods, and gas appliances at the end of the shift.
Check out with the Event Sous Chef before leaving.
Clean food preparation areas, facilities, and equipment.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure they conform to standards.
Prepare foods for cooking or serving; cut cooked or raw foods; measure and mix ingredients; and cook food.
Check the quality of foods or supplies.
Arrange food for serving and serve food or beverages.
Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation.