Banquet Cook

atthotelconferencecenter; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Days

Annual Merit Increases

11 Paid Holidays

Free bus ride

Performance awards

Shift meals

Daily breaks

Lockers

Uniform care

Parking discount

Discount memberships

Gift shop discounts

Friends & Family rooms

Referral bonus

Job summary

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center at UT Austin is seeking a Banquet Cook to produce hot and cold foods for banquet and catering events in accordance with Flik standards.

The role includes preparing items on schedule, rotating stock per SOP, and maintaining sanitation and safety. Join a team that serves conference guests with Texas hospitality and UT campus proximity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality in a fast and efficient manner for banquet and catering events.
• Date all food containers and rotate per SOP.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Cook orders as requested by the Chef, dictated by the Banquet Event Orders, including special requests.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure to follow recipes and prepare appropriate amounts.
• Practice sanitation standards at all times. (Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures, Proper sanitation equipment is on station, Proper cutting boards being used, etc.)
• Properly portion and organize all items on assigned mise en place carts, designated by Banquet Culinary Management .
• Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Alert Banquet Culinary Management for any product concerns regarding quality and quantity, as well as any shortages.
• Assist in prep work of mise en place as required for the next shift.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

Job description

Banquet Cook

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose:

To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the banquet and catering functions, ensuring that all are prepared according to Flik standards and specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Prepare food of consistent quality in a fast and efficient manner for banquet and catering events.
2. Date all food containers and rotate per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
3. Practice safety standards at all times.
4. Cook orders as requested by the Chef, dictated by the Banquet Event Orders, including special requests.
5. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure to follow recipes and prepare appropriate amounts.
6. Practice sanitation standards at all times. (Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures, Proper sanitation equipment is on station, Proper cutting boards being used, etc.)
7. Properly portion and organize all items on assigned mise en place carts, designated by Banquet Culinary Management .
8. Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
9. Alert Banquet Culinary Management for any product concerns regarding quality and quantity, as well as any shortages.
10. Assist in prep work of mise en place as required for the next shift.
11. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
12. Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by management based upon the particular requirements of the company.

Come Work Where Texas Meets the World

Our guests may be here for a conference, dining, special occasion or a place to stay, the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center meets every need with world-class attention to detail.

Steps from UT and the Capitol, the Center offers stylish and comfortable accommodations for business travelers, festival attendees, Austin sightseers and more. You'll appreciate the convenience - and you'll love our Texas hospitality.

The Benefits working at AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

• Paid Vacation Days
• Annual Merit Increases
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Ride the Bus for Free
• Performance Awards $
• Free Shift Meals
• Paid Daily Breaks
• Lockers & Locker Rooms with Showers
• Uniforms and Free Uniform Care
• Discount Monthly UT Garage Parking
• Discount Membership offerings
• Discount Gift Shop offerings
• Friends & Family Hotel Rooms
• Referral Bonus $

Benefits are available for Full-time and Part-time Associates!

• Group Medical Insurance Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Vision Insurance
• STD & LTD InsuranceDisability Insurance
• Accident & Life Insurance 401LK Plan w/ Company Match
• Paid Sick or Personal Days Paid Bereavement Days

We are owned by UT Austin and managed by Compass Group North America, a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V.