Banquet/Catering Cook

Valor Hospitality Partners; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners seeks a motivated kitchen professional to support our hotel dining operations. You will prepare culinary items for guests and hotel clientele, manage pantry and fry station duties, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. Attention to portion control and presentation is essential.

Experience in food service, ability to read recipes, and strong teamwork are valued. We offer competitive pay, daily pay options, hotel employee discounts, uniforms, health benefits,

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three to six months in a food/beverage services environment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic cooking techniques and knife handling; knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and portion standards.
• Start items prepared ahead of time to meet needs.
• Assemble orders and manage multiple orders efficiently.
• Rotate perishables and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, plan prep, and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to proper storage and date perishables.
• Control food cost, waste, and usage; assist in corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen equipment

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certificate preferred

Tools

Industrial ovens

Cooking ranges

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, 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. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!