Banquet Cook

Donohoe Hospitality Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a modern hotel offering stunning waterfront views! As a Banquet Cook, you'll thrive in a dynamic culinary environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through meticulous food preparation and presentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while being part of a supportive community-focused workplace. Enjoy competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to contribute to a memorable dining experience, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Hotel Room Discounts

Daily Pay Access

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prep food production for banquet events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Time Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Prior Cooking Experience

Kitchen Experience

Menu Planning Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Job Details

Description

Come join the Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point team!

Nestled between Harbor East and Fells Point, Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point offers stunning waterfront views of the Inner Harbor and Patapsco River. The hotel's modern and artistic design creates an inspiring and dynamic work atmosphere, making every day at work feel fresh and invigorating.

Our hotel is renowned for its high standards of service and hospitality. As part of our team, you'll strive to provide exceptional guest experiences, which can be incredibly fulfilling and motivating. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table, ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.

Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point is also actively involved in the local community, offering employees the chance to participate in various community service initiatives and events. This engagement not only enriches the community but also provides a sense of purpose and connection for our team members.

Overall, working at Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point offers a blend of professional growth, excellent benefits, and a vibrant, supportive work culture. It's an attractive place to build a career, where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Banquet Cook

Compensation: Salary Range $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Position Summary

Our banquet cooks are responsible for meticulously planning, prepping, and setting up food production for all banquet events within the hotel. Under the direction of our executive chef, this role involves creating detailed preparation schedules, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored, and coordinating with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow. Banquet cooks must also adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring that the kitchen remains clean and always organized. Additionally, ensuring that all food items meet the hotel's high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This is a short-term position, perfect for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in a dynamic culinary setting.

Essential Functions

• Complete various assigned production and preparation tasks.
• Ensure that all production equipment is working. Report any problems immediately to supervisor.
• Refer any guest problems or complaints to Executive Chef.
• Prepares and arranges food according to standardized recipes.
• Continually updates knowledge of hotel recipes, food preparation and presentation.
• Store and handle food properly by following HACCP procedures.Report and document any observed safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately.
• Coordinate activities so that service and kitchen runs efficiently.
• Maintain high health standards in the cleaning of work area and equipment.
• Ensure work areas is properly cleaned and sanitized at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with Food and Beverage Manager to create new menu items for cook to order line.
• Date and label prepared products for rotation.
• Train staff members as directed.
• Requisition food products from the storeroom.
• Follow proper check handling/food issuing procedures.
• Exercise and maintain daily cleanliness of the kitchen to provide a safe and organized workspace.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
• The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Prior cooking experience required.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, hotel room discounts. and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. *minimum 32 hours/week to qualify

We also offer daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.

If you're ready to bring your energy and skills to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a key player in creating memorable moments for our guests.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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