Banquet Cook

We Are Looking For Our Next Great Team Member

We Are Committed To Providing You With Highly competitive wages An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members 401K matching program for eligible associates Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members Additional hotel discounts with Marriott International brand hotels Free Parking Free Meal during your shift Quarterly employee appreciation events to celebrate all your hard work!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist.
• Date all food containers and rotate.
• Inspect, select and use food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any items out of stock or shortages.
• Keep buffet items stocked.
• Prepare food for banquets as required following specifications of banquet event orders.
• Work banquet food stations as scheduled by chef.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You possess a self-starting personality with an even disposition and can maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• You can communicate well with guests and are willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• You understand & believe that every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
• Flexible availability is required as the Banquet Cook & team are driven by events.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in large scale kitchens and/or for catering, events and/or banquets required.
• SafeServ & Food Handling training required & provided at no cost, if you do not have a valid certificate.