Banquet Cook

HHM Hospitality; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Free Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit Benefits

Wellness Program

Education/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen environment. You will follow recipes, handle various cooking methods, and ensure timely delivery for events and guests.

The role emphasizes precise portioning, plating, and maintaining equipment cleanliness, with focus on guest satisfaction and adherence to safety practices. Prior culinary experience preferred for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup or service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Support guest satisfaction goals through quality preparation and service.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and wear protective equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous culinary experience or equivalent training

Department of Health Sanitation certificate (may be required)

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Banquet Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Daily Pay
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.