Banquet Cook: Creative Kitchen Team Player

Pyramid Burlington Management; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a cook for the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. This role supports the Chef in producing diverse food items for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet, dining room, and fine dining.

It offers a hands-on opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a world-class culinary team. Join a distinctive property managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, where the kitchen focuses on seasonal menus, quality ingredients, and minimal waste.

Qualifications

• Active Food handler's certification or the ability to get it.

Responsibilities

• The Cook assists the Chef in production and fabrication of food products for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet cooking, dining room, and fine dining.
• The Cook will maintain a passive leadership role in maintaining adequate production level from the Kitchen staff.
• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry).
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• You will reach and recreate recipes.
• You will be consistent on all food preparation.
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team.
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knives

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a cook for the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. This role supports the Chef in producing diverse food items for kitchen preparation, cafeteria, banquet, dining room, and fine dining.

It offers a hands-on opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a world-class culinary team. Join a distinctive property managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, where the kitchen focuses on seasonal menus, quality ingredients, and minimal waste.