Banquet & Catering Culinary Specialist

The Summit Hotel; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

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 is seeking a Kitchen Prep associate to support banquet and catering services. You will prepare food items in the pantry and on fry stations, ensuring quality, appearance, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Expect to focus on banquet operations, follow production standards, and work closely with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes, standard portions and production specs.
• Start items ahead of time to meet estimated needs without over-preparing.
• Assemble multiple orders accurately for service.
• Label and rotate perishables per SOP and maintain proper temperatures.
• Monitor pars, prep needs, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items and potential shortages.
• Keep buffet stocked and handle returns and storage of unused items.
• Help control food costs and waste; assist with corrective actions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food safety

English proficiency

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valor Hospitality is seeking a Kitchen Prep associate to support banquet and catering services. You will prepare food items in the pantry and on fry stations, ensuring quality, appearance, and guest satisfaction while maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

Expect to focus on banquet operations, follow production standards, and work closely with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and clients.