Banquet Cook

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Daily Pay

Life Insurance

TELUS Health access

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, CT is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare food items according to recipes, ensuring quality and a safe, sanitary kitchen. You will follow menus, assemble appetizers and hot dishes, bake and orchestrate plating for banquets with attention to freshness and presentation.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, proper storage, and compliance with health standards, with shifts that may include holidays and weekends. Benefits and opportunities for growth are available.

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.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup by server or guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Aim to increase guest satisfaction scores.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Department of Health Sanitation Certificate

Job description

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.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• 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.