What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Cook at Holiday Inn! position at Lester Hospitality?
Ready to learn the next level and grow into a Kitchen role? The Holiday Inn and Gold Bison Grill have one opening for applicants with flexible availability and a passion for culinary. Our Kitchen supports both Restaurant and Banquet functions with opportunities for learning and growth.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & ABILITIES
This position requires physical stamina typical of a cook position. To fully perform duties, the Line Cook will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, bend, push, and pull. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move continuously during work hours. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and maneuver sharp objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds on a regular basis and perform duties within varied temperature and humidity ranges.
We look forward to working with you!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare all food and ingredients consistently and according to recipe standards - including ingredients & portioning
- Engage in quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items.
- Visually inspect, select, and use only food items ideal for preparation.
- Check and control proper storage of product – including monitoring age and condition of all good items, rotating stock to ensure high quality, and keeping all refrigerators and work areas clean and clutter free
- Assist Kitchen leadership in inventory and ordering process to ensure proper materials are on-hand
- Ensure preparation standards are maintained and safety standards are followed to provide highest quality food and consistency.
- Unload food trucks upon arrival and put away food stock and dry goods in the proper location.
- Exhibit willingness to take on other roles – including prep and clean-up
- Understand and follow legal and department guidelines for food labeling, rotation, and storage.
- Strive toward minimal loss prevention and/or breakage in kitchen operations.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with hotel guests.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with other staff members to ensure productivity
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring their attention
- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Adhere to all company policies/procedures and any applicable state/federal laws
- Maintain all safety/sanitation standards, including compliance with all regulations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA and the State Health Department), etc.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Be honest, reliable, and demonstrate a passionate commitment to the business
- Strive to build and maintain productive and respectful relationships with all team members and guests
- Must work well in stressful, fast-paced and/or high pressure situations
- Must be able to work varied shifts and hours including nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.
- Must be a team player and flexible to assist in other departments when the need arises.
- Previous Kitchen experience is ideal. However, training will be provided for outstanding candidates who lack previous Line Cook experience.
- Strong working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat
- and other cooking methods.
- Communication skills in working with guests, managers, and colleagues
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition
- amounts and portion sizes.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
This position requires physical stamina typical of a cook position. To fully perform duties, the Line Cook will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, bend, push, and pull. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move continuously during work hours. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and maneuver sharp objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds on a regular basis and perform duties within varied temperature and humidity ranges.
We look forward to working with you!
