Banquet Cook III

About the role

Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets. Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet. Carve buffet meats as requested by guests. Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station. Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
• Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet.
• Carve buffet meats as requested by guests.
• Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Maintain food quality while preparing food.
• Set-up and break down work station.
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• License or Certification: None.

Skills

• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
• Ability to monitor food quality during preparation.
• Ability to set up and break down work stations.
• Ability to serve food in proper portions.
• Ability to wash and disinfect kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests.
• Ability to anticipate and address guests' service needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee discounts.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position. Hours may vary based on shift and event schedule.