Banquet Cook

Plazahotelelpaso; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages for full time and pt

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Ins

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Daily Pay

Free Basic Life Insurance

24/7 TELUS Health access

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards, while maintaining safety and sanitary practices.

You will work within our event operations, following menus, plating, and ensuring guest satisfaction; requires standing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility with schedule.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.
• Work schedule may include holidays, weekends and alternate shifts; ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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 pickup by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• 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.

Skills

Culinary experience

Education

High School diploma preferred

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.


• 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

Source: HHM Hotels