Banquet Cook II

About the role

Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Setup and organize work area with necessary supplies and equipment
• Receive, inspect, and rotate food products to ensure freshness and quality
• Prepare and store raw food products correctly
• Follow standardized recipes in preparing and cooking menu items
• Adhere to portion control guidelines and minimize waste
• Plate cold foods according to established guidelines
• Maintain quality and timely service
• Monitor refrigeration and holding temperatures, clean and sanitize work surfaces, and wash hands frequently
• Use equipment safely and notify supervisor of malfunctions or hazards
• Notify Steward of clean dishes, pots, pans, and inform them of any hot items
• Clean and break down work area, return unused ingredients to proper storage
• Ensure closing side work is complete, turn off cooking equipment, and secure kitchen
• Promote teamwork and apply teamwork skills
• Notify appropriate individuals promptly and fully of problems and areas of concern
• Promote a polite, friendly, and helpful demeanor towards guests, management, and fellow employees
• Execute emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Comply with safety regulations and hotel policies
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Comply with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school
• One year experience cooking in an upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

Visit this site to view benefits this role may be eligible for based on classification: Loews Hotels Benefits

Pay

The wage for this position is $26.94.