Banquet Chef: Artful Plating & Buffet Service

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a banquet cook to prepare and present dishes for banquets and buffets in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role includes setting up stations, carving meats, operating full kitchen equipment, portioning, and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring stock, supporting banquet service, and cleaning stations and tools. The position requires teamwork, strong communication, and physical stamina for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Willing to pitch in and help coworkers as a team.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry up to 100 lbs continuously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
• Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet.
• Carve buffet meats as requested by guests and ensure adequate stock.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers; prepare ingredients and portioning.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards; prep cold foods.
• Test foods for doneness and monitor quality during prep.
• Set up and break down work stations.
• Serve food in proper portions onto receptacles.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Professional appearance

Guest communication

Dexterity

Lifting ability

Education

Certified Food Handler

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a banquet cook to prepare and present dishes for banquets and buffets in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role includes setting up stations, carving meats, operating full kitchen equipment, portioning, and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring stock, supporting banquet service, and cleaning stations and tools. The position requires teamwork, strong communication, and physical stamina for long shifts.