Banquet Cook

Hotel Revival is a 107-key art-centric boutique hotel located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, home to 19th-century architecture, lush parks, iconic churches, galleries, restaurants, and cultural venues. It embodies Baltimore by showcasing local products, the city's history, and native cuisine. This award-winning property is internationally recognized for its commitment to the ongoing restoration of Baltimore and its success in social impact.

A Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing food according to banquet/catering protocol promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet's recipes and standard operating procedures while maintaining health department standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to banquet chef's food quantity, quality, and specifications.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish, and method of presentation.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet's recipes and procedures.
• See to each guest's special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies.
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks, or piercing them with utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as directed.

Requirements

• State-issued food handling certification as required.
• Related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• Ability to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Benefits

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually.
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401K matching.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Discounts at our shops, hotels, and local partnerships.

About New Waterloo

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities—creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.