Banquet Cook

The Union League of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization is seeking a Banquet Cook to join their kitchen team in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will prepare a variety of food items for banquet functions while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained. With opportunities for internal promotion and employee benefits, this role promises a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Employee meals

Opportunities of promotion from within

Educational funding for employees

Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren

401k retirement plan with employer match

Choice of health plan products

Dental insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Paid vacation after one year

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of culinary or related work experience required.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment effectively and safely.
• Advanced culinary knowledge is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for banquet events according to standards.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist in the prep of vegetables and condiments.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Operational efficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary school education

equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Banquet Cook

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef

Location: The Union League of Philadelphia (140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)

Description:

Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and break food items for banquet functions
in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a
safe, sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items according to banquet event orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepared beyond estimated needs.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out of stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co‐workers and supervisors.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.

Skills and Requirements:

• Cooking school or culinary institute education or
• equivalent experience.
• One to three years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
• Working knowledge is generally learned on the job.
• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill.

Compensation:

• Fair wages and safe working environment
• Employee meals
• Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Exposure to a national market
• Opportunities of promotion from within
• Educational funding for employees and Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren
• Uniforms (for uniformed employees)
• Two weeks’ vacation after one year (for full-time employees)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees)
• Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products (for full-time employees)
• Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
• Employer paid life insurance and disability program (for full-time employees)