Banquet Cook

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Calling All Culinary Stars : Exciting Opportunity for a Banquet Cook to Shine at The Prestigious Pierre Hotel in New York City!

JOB FUNCTION, TASKS, and RESPONSIBILITIES :

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
• The ability to read and utilize a banquet function sheet to know how, when, and how much food is to be prepared.
• The ability to prepare and present on a timely basis all foods for banquet functions.
• The ability to work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• The ability to assist in the breakdown of banquet foods and buffet.
• The ability to complete requisitions, obtain proper signatures, submit, pick up and store all items.
• The ability to ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.
• The ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• The ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
• The ability to attend bi-weekly Banquet / Catering meetings and represent the kitchen.
• The ability to communicate all daily changes to all areas of the kitchen from the Banquet / catering meetings, daily change sheets, verbal changes and short sheets.
• The ability to work closely with the Catering and Banquet Management.
• The ability to execute kosher preparation.
• The ability to be certified in food service sanitation.
• The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.