Banquet Cook: Elevate Guest Dining & Events

Hotel Equities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced Room Rates

Third Party Perks

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The Henry, a luxury Autograph Collection hotel in Dearborn, MI, seeks a dedicated Banquet Cook to prepare high‑quality meals while upholding safety and guest service standards. This role supports a fast‑paced kitchen and collaborates with the team to ensure meals meet brand standards.

Ideal candidates have hotel kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow recipes precisely, with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and demonstrate culinary techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements, standard recipes, and brand standards to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health regulations
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of all food and supplies
• Inspect ingredients to ensure only the highest quality standards are met
• Monitor portion control and maintain consistency in food preparation
• Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, steamers, and more
• Prepare daily requisitions for food and supplies
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Participate in inventory, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with kitchen management and other departments
• Provide warm, knowledgeable service to enhance the guest experience
• Address guest concerns proactively and professionally
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude
• Communicate effectively across departments
• Support team members and assist other departments when needed
• Follow all company policies, SOPs, and safety procedures
• Maintain knowledge of emergency protocols and security practices
• Handle equipment and materials safely and responsibly

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Basic math

Recipe following

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Henry, a luxury Autograph Collection hotel in Dearborn, MI, seeks a dedicated Banquet Cook to prepare high‑quality meals while upholding safety and guest service standards. This role supports a fast‑paced kitchen and collaborates with the team to ensure meals meet brand standards.

Ideal candidates have hotel kitchen experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow recipes precisely, with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.