Banquet Cook

at; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Days

Annual Merit Increases

11 Paid Holidays

Free Shift Meals

Uniforms and Free Uniform Care

Discount Monthly UT Parking

Referral Bonus

Job summary

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin seeks a Banquet Cook to produce hot and cold items for banquet and catering events, following Flik standards. You will prepare items with consistent quality for events, adhere to SOPs, and support kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cooking per Chef instructions, proper food rotation, sanitation, mise en place organization, and assisting in next-shift prep.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet and catering food service.
• Ability to prep food quickly while maintaining quality and safety.
• Proficiency in following SOPs and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality for banquet and catering events.
• Date and rotate food items per SOP.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Cook orders as requested by the Chef and Banquet Event Orders.
• Start ahead items and prepare appropriate quantities.
• Maintain sanitation and proper temperatures for perishables.
• Organize items on mise en place carts as directed.
• Monitor food waste and assist in cost-control actions.
• Report product concerns or shortages to management.
• Assist in prep work for the next shift.
• Return unused items to storage with date and cover perishables.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety standards

Mise en place

Teamwork

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.