Banquet Cook

Hotel Polaris at US Airforce Academy; Indian Wells (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banquet Cook to join their culinary team. This role focuses on cooking, preparing, and garnishing meals for hotel events, ensuring high quality and production levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, alongside effective communication skills. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workstation while applying basic knife skills to prepare a variety of dishes. If you are passionate about exceeding customer expectations and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food service equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Sanitation Practices

Basic Knife Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Two years of training or related experience

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for cooking, preparing, and garnishing meals for hotel events. With focus on quality and production levels, the Banquet Cook will assist the culinary team with their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience.

Salary range $20/hr - $23.00/hr

Responsibilities

Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately. Must be able to effectively communicate with all team members. Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques. Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness. Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.

Qualifications

Able to work flexible hours and days. Two years of training or related experience required. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment. Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships. Must have mathematical skills, computer software aptitude, and some hotel and club operation knowledge.

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