Banquet Cook

Hotel Revival Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 3 weeks paid time off

50% off at New Waterloo restaurants

401K matching

Paid holidays

Discounts at shops/hotels

Job summary

Hotel Revival Baltimore invites applications for a Banquet Cook to prepare food for banquets and catering events in accordance with standard recipes and health standards. You will follow the outlet’s SOPs, maintain throughput, and ensure timely service.

The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a culinary team, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. Opportunities include competitive wages and employee benefits in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must have state-issued food handling certification.
• Related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• Able to read and understand the primary language of the workplace.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to banquet chef’s food quantity, quality, and specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, prep methods, ingredients, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas for safe, sanitary practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly according to recipes and procedures.
• Accommodate guests with allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients as required.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.

Skills

Food safety

Culinary experience

Reading & writing

Math literacy

Job description

Hotel Revival is a 107-key art-centric boutique hotel located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, home to 19th-century architecture, lush parks, iconic churches, galleries, restaurants, and cultural venues. It embodies Baltimore by showcasing local products, the city's history, and native cuisine. This award-winning property is internationally recognized for its commitment to the ongoing restoration of Baltimore and its success in social impact.

Job Overview:

A Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing food according to banquet/catering protocol promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and standard operating procedures while maintaining health department standards.

What you'll do:

• Adhere to banquet chef’s food quantity, quality, and specifications
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as directed

Who you are:

• You have state-issued food handling certification as required.
• You have related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• You must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are ableto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You are able to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• You are able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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