What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Cook position at Oxford Commons?
The Stovall House is looking for an experienced banquet cook to help its growing private events business. We are seeking out a talented individual with a minimum of 3 years professional cooking and catering experience ranging from traditional ala carte menu service to plated seated events up to 500 people. Nights and weekend availability is mandatory.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
- Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.
Qualifications:
- Professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Experience in catering parties of 200 or more guests
- Ability to take direction
- Must be self-motivated and organized.
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Must be creative and have built catering platters before
- Night and weekend availability
General Physical Demands for the Position:
This position regularly stands for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits: health insurance, including dental and vision; 401(k); and paid time off.
The Stovall House is part of the Oxford Commons Hospitality Group. We look for staff who are humble, do whatever it takes, are always curious, and create connections, both among themselves and for our guests.
