Banquet Cook AC Hotel Worcester, MA

Claremont Companies, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Hotel Worcester is seeking an EXPERIENCED Banquet Cook to join the food and beverage team in Worcester, MA. The role is full-time with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

You will prepare banquet meals, ensure high quality and timely service, and maintain food safety standards. Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, strong dependability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn sanitation and safety regulations.
• Experience with food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification is preferred/required per property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and production standards.
• Adhere to brand standards and safety policies.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen staff.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist in prep work and end-of-shift cleanup.
• Assist in dishwashing and other kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Education

ServSafe/Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

Position:Banquet Cook AC Hotel Worcester, MA

Location: Worcester, MA

Job Id:674

# of Openings:1

Location: 125 Front St, Worcester, MA

Salary Range: $21 -$23 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Availability: days, nights, weekend flexibility is a must

We are in search of an experienced Banquet Cook to join our food and beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and possess a high level of dependability and attention to detail. If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this could be the position you have been looking for!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
• Adhere to all applicable brand standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
• Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
• Ensure proper time and temperature standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
• Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
• Note out of stock items and possible shortages
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
• Assist in prep work for next shift
• Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Prior related experience preferred
• ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property
• Rotational schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed.