Banquet Cook-Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook a variety of food items for the hotel’s Restaurant outlets, Pastry Kitchen, or Banquet Kitchen by following recipes and direction of culinary supervisors and chefs.
• Cook a variety of items correctly, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in the service line, following production lists, keeping records of production usage and leftovers, and upholding quality and consistency standards.
• Prepare all items according to recipe cards and directions provided by chefs and plate dishes in alignment with hotel use records to ensure consistency and meet guest expectations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products before service to ensure only high-quality ingredients and correct recipes are utilized.
• Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef to address and rectify issues.
• Maintain accurate timing and pace during service to ensure guests receive their food promptly and enjoy a seamless dining experience.
• Handle and store all equipment properly.
• Keep the service line and related areas clean at all times by following the "clean as you go" policy and using sanitizers to disinfect food contact surfaces.
• Ensure the workstation is efficiently set up before all meal functions to maximize productivity during food service.
• Store and handle food items properly to minimize waste and misuse, being mindful of food costs.
• Strive to serve guests only the highest quality products, reflecting the hotel's commitment to excellence.
• Utilize recipes and use records to maintain consistent quality.
• Conduct daily taste panels to ensure that all dishes are perfectly seasoned and appropriate to serve.
• Uphold strict standards of food sanitation and quality, including regular cleaning of equipment, mopping floors, and emptying trash.
• Monitor and maintain safe temperatures for hot holding and cold holding of food items, by state laws and food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper sanitation practices during meal periods, including promptly removing trash, dirty dishes, and equipment, and cleaning up spills.
• Be willing to perform any reasonable task assigned by Lead Cooks, culinary supervisors, or hotel managers to support kitchen operations effectively.
• Foster positive working relationships with all team members in the department and throughout the hotel, promoting teamwork and cooperation.