Banquet Cook - Embassy Suites

Suburban Inns; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading hospitality establishment where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to prepare delicious food items while ensuring guest satisfaction through exceptional service. With flexible schedules and a focus on teamwork, you will be part of a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions. Enjoy various benefits including hotel discounts and earned paid time off. If you are passionate about the culinary arts and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and advance in your career.

Benefits

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Earned Paid Time Off

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holiday Pay

Paid volunteer time

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare food items while adhering to health standards.
• Strong customer service skills are essential for guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for dining orders and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Standards

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Logs

Job description

Embassy Suites is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement. Come join the best team in the Hospitality Industry!

* Shifts: varies - must be available weekends

* Wage: Starts at $16, based on experience

* Position can be used as a paid internship

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Position Summary:

Responsible for preparing food items required for all dining room orders and events, while following local health and department standards, Suburban Inns’ Core Values, Hilton/Embassy Suites standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions:

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Prepare all required items according to make sheets/recipes
• Set up service units with needed items
• Service items in accordance with established portions and presentation standards
• Notify the Kitchen Manager of expected shortages
• Ensure that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen
• Set up, maintain, and break down prep cook station
• Requisition items needed to produce menu items
• Adhere to local health and safety regulations
• Maintain any logs required by the health department
• Cover, date, and neatly store all leftover products that are reusable
• Maintain the highest sanitary standards
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:

Uniform: Uniform shirt and name tag provided. Suburban Inns approved black slacks and black, close-toed, non-slip shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member.

Appearance: Visible earrings are allowed in the ears only or must be covered throughout the course of the shift. Hair must be of a natural color and kept well-groomed.