Banquet Cook
Full job description
BANQUET COOK at the AC HOTEL in Worcester, MA
Location: 125 Front St, Worcester, MA
Salary Range: $20 -$21 per hour
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Availability: days, nights, weekend flexibility is a must
We are in search of an experienced Banquet Cook to join our food and beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and possess a high level of dependability and attention to detail. If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this could be the position you have been looking for!
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
- Adhere to all applicable brand standards
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions
- Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
- Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
- Ensure proper time and temperature standards
- Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
- Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
- Check par levels for shift use
- Note out of stock items and possible shortages
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
- Assist in prep work for next shift
- Assist in storing food deliveries
- Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to maintain personal hygiene
- Prior related experience preferred
- ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property
- Rotational schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed.