Banquet Cook

AVERILL HOSPITALITY EMPLOYMENT; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room-rate perk: $50 rooms at Averill H

Spa/Restaurant/Retail discounts

Job summary

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, Averill Hospitality Resort, is seeking a Banquet Cook to join our food and beverage team in Whitefish, MT. This hourly DOE role offers strong perks including $50 room rates at Averill properties and discounts at our spa, restaurant and retail outlets.

As a banquet cook you will prepare items by cutting, cooking, and plating to senior chef guidance while maintaining cleanliness and following health and safety regulations. Two years kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or related field.
• Ability to follow recipes and prep procedures.
• Strong teamwork and hospitality mindset.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, and cooking to recipes.
• Plate foods and coordinate with banquet staff for timely service.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Hospitality mindset

Guest experience focus

Job description

Food is the heart of any event! The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Banquet Cook to work with our food and beverage team. Hourly DOE. All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, an Averill Hospitality Resort, is Montana's premier lakefront, leisure and outdoor activity destination. The Lodge is a 4-star hotel located only 5 minutes from downtown Whitefish and 10 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE

As a banquet cook you will be responsible for preparing food items by cutting,chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. Cooking food items by grilling,sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properlyhandling food and ensuring correct storage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takingdirections from supervisor and retaining information received.
• Preparingfood including cleaning and cutting the ingredients, cooking main dishes,desserts, appetizers, and snacks.
• Plateprepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
• Workingwith banquet staff to ensure food is completed according to request and ontime.
• Ensureall equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personalinspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenanceprograms.
• Washingand cleaning the kitchen and cooking equipment at the end of work shifts.
• Understandand follow all regulations that pertain to health and safety.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage, Local and State Food Handling lawsand procedures.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be a strong team player with a hospitality first mindset.
• Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion forquality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with a team ofculinary professionals.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Preferencefor a previous cooking experience

EXPERIENCE/ LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Minimumof 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or related field as an asset.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the General Manager based upon the requirements of the company.

• Maintainan open line of communication between guests, employees, and management.
• Participatein industry organizations.
• Thisposition may be required to perform other and additional duties assignedby the General Manager.
• Standing,bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 50lbs. may berequired.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.