Banquet Cook

Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel; City of Mechanicville (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative hospitality team at a luxury hotel known for its exceptional service and vibrant dining experiences. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation, ensuring a delightful experience for guests. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive work environment, you will thrive in a culture that values uniqueness and teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a dynamic setting that celebrates culinary excellence and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on hotels and restaurants

One hot meal per shift

Discounted parking

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related position.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and proper sanitation levels.
• Monitor kitchen efficiency during meal periods.
• Control food waste and manage inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with kitchen staff

Knowledge of cooking practices

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Application open until 5/25/2025 or until filled.

Your Inspiration for Unforgettable Experiences in Cherry Creek North. Welcome to Hotel Clio, a LuxuryCollection Hotel located in Denver's sophisticated Cherry Creek North shopping district. We cater totravelers desiring an elegant and inspirational stay and invite locals to enjoy the renowned Toro LatinKitchen & Lounge restaurant. Take a seat and let the Latin American flavors at Toro transport you. In thetradition of South American convivial dining culture, Toro features a ceviche bar, small plates and freshlocally sourced ingredients. We are your inspiration for uncovering new experiences within ourcommunity, where boutique shopping and exquisite attractions are just steps away. Discover endlessopportunities with Hotel Clio, the muse of Cherry Creek.

At Hotel Clio, part of Sage Hospitality Group, we seek innovative leaders with a disruptive spirit, not justjob seekers. We're looking for power players eager to rise to the top. Sage offers opportunities for growthand personal fulfillment, emphasizing the aspects that keep us human and happy. We aim to attract andretain associates engaged in our culture, passionate about hospitality, and excited to enrich lives oneexperience at a time. Founded on bold individuality, Sage has created some of the worlds best hotels,restaurants, and experiences, thanks to people like you who follow their own path, are eager to learn,and love their community. We embrace uniqueness in both guest experiences and team membertreatment, fostering a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. Apply todayand join us at Hotel Clio. You belong here!

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and ensuring proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires an ability to work as a team member and an ability to communicate with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance Health savings and flexible spending accounts Basic Life and AD&D insurance Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Great discounts on Marriott + Sage Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. One hot meal per-shift in associate cafetera Discounted covered garage parking available for purchase Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary

USD $21.50 - USD $21.50 /Hr.

Source: Hospitality Online