Banquet Cook

Description:

Join the Culinary Team at The Kensington Hotel

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment and providing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Become part of a team that values hospitality, teamwork, quality, and growth. Your work directly contributes to creating memorable experiences for our guests and a positive environment for our team members. Apply today and bring your passion for food and hospitality to The Kensington Hotel!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to production requirements, recipe cards, quality standards, and proper portion guidelines.
• Prepare food consistently and accurately based on orders received from servers.
• Prepare items in advance based on anticipated needs while avoiding unnecessary overproduction.
• Date, label, store, and rotate food products according to Graham Hotel System Hospitality standards.
• Ensure all perishable food items are maintained at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for each shift and determine necessary preparation, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Communicate out-of-stock items and potential shortages to the appropriate team members.
• Assist in keeping buffets properly stocked and attractively presented.
• Properly store all unused food items at the end of each shift.
• Help control food costs, waste, loss, and product usage by following established procedures and standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, including accommodating special requests and providing personalized attention.
• Help create a memorable dining experience through excellent food quality and genuine hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes, production standards, and food-safety procedures.