Banquet Cook

1 year

Opportunity: Banquet Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
Potential Career Path

Lead Cook Sous Chef Executive Chef Food and Beverage Director
Essential Job Functions

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Prepare and Maintain the employee cafeteria
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHMs EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own It

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k

Kitchen Skills

Attention to Detail

Cooking Skills

Time Management

Banquet Cooking

Recipe Following

Adaptability

Food Preparation

Customer Service Orientation

Knife Skills

Problem Solving

Baking

Creativity in Food Presentation

Sanitation Practices

Knowledge of Food Safety Standards

Food storage

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Guest Satisfaction

Safe Food Handling

Communication Skills

Sustainability Practices

Organizational Skills

Safety Equipment Knowledge

Culinary Experience

Ability to follow instructions

Department of Health Sanitation Certificate

Willingness to Learn

Ability to Work Varied Shifts

Physical Stamina

Teamwork

Excellent Communication

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