Banquet Cook

Hacienda Del Sol Resort; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort in Tucson, AZ is seeking a banquet cook to prepare large quantities of food and set up stations for service under the Chef's direction.

Responsibilities include station setup, preparing meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables, arranging sauces and garnishes, and ensuring hygienic, orderly work areas.

Qualifications include a food handler’s permit, knowledge of nutrition and knife skills, plus strong communication and multitasking in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Food handler’s permit
• Knowledge of food and nutrition
• Knowledge in knife skills
• Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques
• Possession of good communication skills
• Should be able to multitask
• Possess a high degree of cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect supplies for service
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetables
• Arrange sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Date and store food prep items properly
• Notify Chef of shortages
• Serve menu items according to standards
• Use food prep tools per manufacturers' instructions
• Close the kitchen and follow closing checklists
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area at all times
• Keep storage areas tidy and products stored properly
• Follow safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Return dirty utensils to appropriate areas

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

Food handler permit

Nutrition knowledge

Job description

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort is an historic luxury resort located at the foothills of the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Featuring scenic guest rooms, exquisite dining options, and rejuvenating Spa services delivered with Forbes Recommended service. If you have a passion for great service, we would love to consider you to join our team of extraordinary hospitality professionals.

Summary: The banquet cook is responsible for preparing large quantities of food, helping kitchen staff with the preparation of food items and set up of allocated stations for menu, as instructed by the Chef, and is compliant with standards. The cook also arranges, prepares and breaks down the buffets and food displays while maintaining hygienic standards.

Responsibilities:

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
• Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas

Qualifications:

• Food handler’s permit
• Knowledge of food and nutrition
• Knowledge in knife skills
• Knowledge of proper food preparation techniques
• Possession of good communication skills
• Should be able to multitask
• Possess a high degree of cleanliness

EEOC Statement
Hacienda Del Sol Resort is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating a welcoming and diverse environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.