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Job Description
Banquet Cook 1
Overview
Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) positions.
Responsibilities
· Prepare all items on BEO’s or cover sheets according to standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
· Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
· Always maintain high quality by inspecting all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
· Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
· Fire all food in accordance to 30-minute SOP
· Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
· Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
· Always maintain cleanliness of work area.
· Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
· Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
· Date all food containers and rotate as per standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
· Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
· Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
· Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
· Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.
Qualifications
· Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
· Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
· Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
· Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
· Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
· The ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments, maintaining quality per Omni standards.
· Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
· Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
· Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
· Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
· Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
· Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
· Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
· Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
· Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
· Position requires repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands
