Banquet Cook

Westgate Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Resorts in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare high quality banquet dishes under supervision and ensure precise plating for events. You will work to meet established guidelines and function contracts in a fast-paced, hospitality setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or culinary certification and prior kitchen experience. Long hours and a strong teamwork mindset are essential to success at our resort properties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/ or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Diploma/ certification in a formal culinary discipline as asset.
• Previous experience in the culinary field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality banquet food under supervision of the Banquet Chef, Exec. Sous chef, and Exec. Chef to established quality/ quantity guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and plating of banquet food items based on company specifications and function contracts.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision making under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Culinary diploma/certification

Experience in culinary field

Tools

Gas range

Char broiler

Tilting skillet

Convection oven

Rotisserie oven

Buffalo Chopper

Meat Slicer

Food processor

Various Cutlery

Refrigeration / freezers

Job description

Job Description

The Banquet Cook prepares high quality food under supervision of the Banquet Chef, Exec. Sous chef, and Exec. Chef to established quality/ quantity guidelines. They will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation and plating of banquet food items based on company specifications and function contracts.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma and/ or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Diploma/ certification in a formal culinary discipline as asset.
• Previous experience in the culinary field.

Tools and Equipment

• Various Cutlery
• Gas range
• Char broiler
• Tilting skillet
• Convection oven
• Rotisserie oven
• Bermixer
• Food processor
• Buffalo Chopper
• Meat Slicer
• Various refrigeration/ freezers.

Physical Requirements

• Long hours sometimes may be required.
• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• In and out of refrigerators/ freezers with some frequency.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout entire shift.

Mental Requirements

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.

Additional Information

The hourly start rate is USD $27.63