Banquet Cook I

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Principal duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Key Job Functions
  • Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all food items prepared in the banquet kitchen.
  • Preparation of food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified by the Chef to ensure consistency of product for the guest.
  • Follow the detailed banquet prep list as written by the Chef.
  • Read and understand banquet event orders (BEO)
  • Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items ideal for food production in the preparation of all menu items.
  • Keep all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with Health Department regulations.
  • Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
  • Basic knowledge of kitchen math
  • Must be able to have scheduling flexibility to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Requires stamina for standing and strength for lifting and moving products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
    • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
    • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
      • G reet or welcome everyone warmly with a smile
      • U se eye and ear contact and the guests name
      • E stablish/anticipate needs
      • S olve and own all requests/complaints
      • T hank everyone
  • Build a solid relationship with your Colleagues
    • Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
  • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel as needed to assist operations in performing job duties not specifically outlined in this job description.

  Qualifications and Skills

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
  • Have experience working in a similar (or translatable) environment
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Able to prioritize and multitask.

  Additional Job Information/Anticipated

  Pay Range

  Pay Range is $18.15-19.02. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific experience/overall experience.

  Benefits

  Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

  Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.