Banquet Cook

GRAHAM HOTEL SYSTEMS INC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Hotel Systems Inc in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. The cook will prepare high-quality food while maintaining a sanitary, safe, and efficient work environment, delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and growth, with responsibilities ranging from recipe adherence, proper portioning, maintaining temperatures, to keeping stations clean and organized throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes, production standards, and food-safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to production requirements, recipe cards, quality standards, and proper portion guidelines.
• Prepare food consistently and accurately based on orders received from servers.
• Prepare items in advance based on anticipated needs while avoiding unnecessary overproduction.
• Date, label, store, and rotate food products according to Graham Hotel System Hospitality standards.
• Ensure all perishable food items are maintained at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for each shift and determine necessary preparation, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Communicate out-of-stock items and potential shortages to the appropriate team members.
• Assist in keeping buffets properly stocked and attractively presented.
• Properly store all unused food items at the end of each shift.
• Help control food costs, waste, loss, and product usage by following established procedures and standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, including accommodating special requests and providing personalized attention.
• Help create a memorable dining experience through excellent food quality and genuine hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment and providing an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Become part of a team that values hospitality, teamwork, quality, and growth. Your work directly contributes to creating memorable experiences for our guests and a positive environment for our team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to production requirements, recipe cards, quality standards, and proper portion guidelines.
• Prepare food consistently and accurately based on orders received from servers.
• Prepare items in advance based on anticipated needs while avoiding unnecessary overproduction.
• Date, label, store, and rotate food products according to Graham Hotel System Hospitality standards.
• Ensure all perishable food items are maintained at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for each shift and determine necessary preparation, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Communicate out-of-stock items and potential shortages to the appropriate team members.
• Assist in keeping buffets properly stocked and attractively presented.
• Properly store all unused food items at the end of each shift.
• Help control food costs, waste, loss, and product usage by following established procedures and standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
• Interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, including accommodating special requests and providing personalized attention.
• Help create a memorable dining experience through excellent food quality and genuine hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout the shift.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes, production standards, and food-safety procedures.