Banquet Cook - 1st/2nd Shift - Full Time

AHC Hospitality; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Banquet Cook for full-time shifts. The role involves preparing and serving food for events, ensuring quality and presentation standards while providing excellent guest service. Candidates should have culinary experience and a passion for food service.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401K

DailyPay

Paid vacation

Free parking

Employee meals

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience required.
• Garde Manger experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for events, following recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Safe knife handling

Education

Serve Safe certification

Culinary degree or 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Banquet Cook - 1st/2nd Shift - Full Time

Join to apply for the Banquet Cook - 1st/2nd Shift - Full Time role at AHC Hospitality.

This is a full-time position working 1st and 2nd shift hours. Weekend availability is required. The position is eligible for full benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401K, DailyPay, paid vacation, free parking, employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts, and more.

Pay Range

$17.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Company Overview

AHC Hospitality offers diverse hotel, restaurant, and resort experiences, including properties like the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, and others. We prioritize guest satisfaction and employee growth.

Role Summary

The banquet cook prepares and serves food for events, working with pre-made dishes and occasionally creating food to order. The role requires stamina, creativity, and a pleasant demeanor, often working directly with guests.

Essential Functions

• Use various cooking methods: poaching, braising, charbroiling, sautéing, and par-cooking.
• Present foods attractively, including meats and vegetables.
• Read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Follow quality standards for ingredients and proper storage.
• Understand seasonings and food allergens.
• Attend departmental meetings and adhere to policies.
• Provide excellent guest service and work collaboratively with staff.
• Complete daily responsibilities and cleaning tasks.

Daily Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and presentation standards under supervision.
• Prepare kitchen stations, including setup and breakdown.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep uniform and appearance professional.
• Handle foods safely, especially during transportation and carving.
• Follow green policies and proper waste disposal.
• Adhere to guest service standards and departmental rules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience.
• Safe knife handling skills.
• Garde Manger experience is a plus.

Certificates and Education

• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Culinary degree or 2 years of relevant experience.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Industry: Hospitality.