Banquet Cook

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with employer match

Free meals on duty

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking a professional line or banquet cook to assist in the preparation of all menu items for outlets and banquets. You will follow standardized recipes, prep lists, and BEOs, ensuring quality and consistency.

You will maintain a clean, sanitized workstation and handle vegetable/fruit prep, knife cuts, and deployment of stations during service. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of line or banquet cook experience; knowledge of mother

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• One year of line or banquet cook experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with classical knife cuts and able to name all the Mother Sauces.

Responsibilities

• Supply workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
• Prepares all prep work for menu items using standardized recipes for outlets and banquets; sets up per prep lists and BEOs.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes with covers, labels, and dates; uses proper containers and labels to protect against waste.
• Always maintains area in a clean and sanitized condition.

Skills

Line cook experience

Banquet cook experience

Knife skills

Mother sauces knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Assist the cooks in the preparation of all food items for the Food & Beverage Outlets and Banquets per standardized recipes from Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) or guest checks in the outlets.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for supplying assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
• Prepares all the prep work for menu items using standardized recipes as your guide for the outlets; sets up and prepares items for banquets per prep lists and Banquet event orders and all other duties as assigned.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels, and dates, using the proper containers and labels to protect against waste and spoilage.
• Always maintains area in a clean and sanitized condition.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Prior Line or Banquet cook experience of one year preferred.
• Working knowledge of how to clean and cut vegetables and fruits.
• Must be familiar with classical knife cuts and be able to name all the Mother Sauces and have the knowledge on how to prepare at least three of the Mother Sauces.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$22.54-$28.20/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.
For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/

Source: Hospitality Online