Banquet Cook

Le Meridien & Sheraton Charlotte Hotels; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel is seeking an ambitious and friendly banquet team member to join our high-energy kitchen and events operation. You will help prepare and plate items, assist with service on event days, and ensure guests are well cared for in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible scheduling including first and third shifts, weekends, and holidays is required. We value independence, reliability, a positive attitude, and strong customer service in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet service or high-volume event support.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and teamwork.
• Flexibility with shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares for item preparation.
• Operates production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Follow standard recipes while preparing items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies management of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Wraps, dates, labels and stores items properly.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned work-station areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Works action stations as needed.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Professionalism

Job description

Description

We are looking for an ambitious and fun individual to join our hard working banquets team at the Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. Our goal is to enhance the customer experience by having an enthusiastic staff to ensure event guests are well taken care of!

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Banquet Chef or kitchen management in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned work-station areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Works action stations as needed.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills to be successful in this role would include:

• Ability to work independently and remain motivated
• Smile
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Proven working experience in relevant field
• Helpful with customer service
• Professionalism along with speed and attention to detail

Schedule: Flexible availability is required, including the ability to work first and third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.