Banquet Chef: Craft Exceptional, Guest‑Focused Buffets

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a kitchen prep/line cook to support daily production for our guests and hotel clientele. You will handle pantry and fry station duties, ensuring food looks and tastes excellent while maintaining food safety standards and a clean, sanitary workspace.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a culinary certificate is a plus, and 3–6 months in food service. English communication and ability to read recipes are required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• 3–6 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes, records, and standards per order specs.
• Start items prepared ahead of time without exceeding estimated needs.
• Assemble orders accurately from multiple items.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep items at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use; plan preparation and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items or shortages and assist in buffet stocking.
• Return unused items; cover and date perishables for storage.
• Assist in plans to control food costs and reduce waste.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

English language

Restaurant experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certificate preferred

Job description

Valor Hospitality is seeking a kitchen prep/line cook to support daily production for our guests and hotel clientele. You will handle pantry and fry station duties, ensuring food looks and tastes excellent while maintaining food safety standards and a clean, sanitary workspace.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a culinary certificate is a plus, and 3–6 months in food service. English communication and ability to read recipes are required.