Banquet Cook/Evening Prep

Job Summary :

The Banquet Cook position is a working hourly position responsible for the proper preparation

and execution of food items required for all banquet events, including breakfasts, luncheons,

dinners and special parties. Perform cooking, carving and / or other buffet station duties as required. Must be available day, nights, weekdays and weekends.

Job Duties :

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Executive Chef in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Executive Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned work-station areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and / or Experience :

Job Competencies :

Working Conditions :

Work will generally be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Working schedule varies per week, with some holidays, weekends. Must have the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as required. General standing, walking, lifting,

The Eldridge Hotel has been an integral part of the history of Lawrence since its founding. The original building on this site was the Free State Hotel, built in 1855 by settlers from the New England Emigrant Aid Society. The Free State Hotel was intended to be temporary quarters for those settlers who came here from Boston and other areas while their homes were being built. It was named the Free State Hotel to make clear the intent of those early settlers : that Kansas should enter the union as a free state.