Banquet Cook — Fine-Dining Event Kitchen

Virgin Hotels; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Sous of Banquets and Sous Chef in preparing and firing all banquet foods with the highest quality standards. You will label and date foods, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery to banquet spaces, while adhering to SNHD guidelines and hotel standards.

You will work under chefs to maintain station cleanliness, follow designated recipes, and execute production lists weekly.

Qualifications

• Legal ability to work in the United States
• High school or equivalent education required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Food Service Handler Card valid for at least 6 months
• Able to work unsupervised and complete task lists
• Strong time management and urgency
• Understanding a variety of cooking techniques
• Love of food and feeding people
• Excellent knife skills and cooking for large groups

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
• Assist in food preparation to meet quality standards
• Ensure all food is prepared and served efficiently
• Assist in inventory of all food
• Maintain safe food-handling procedures
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized
• Prepare items per designated recipes and standards
• Know menu and products
• Execute production lists after weekly BEO
• Receive orders and verify completeness and quality
• Work under Chef de Cuisines and Sous Chef
• Stock and maintain food stations
• Prepare requisitions for supplies
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely way
• Check daily objectives with Sous Chef
• Collaborate with other cooks to complete tasks
• Ensure presentation aligns with standard recipes
• Communicate production needs for next day
• Maintain sanitary workstation and environment
• Perform banquet and line functions as directed
• Set up and maintain station during service

Skills

Food quality

Time management

Fine dining

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

English fluency

Stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Sous of Banquets and Sous Chef in preparing and firing all banquet foods with the highest quality standards. You will label and date foods, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery to banquet spaces, while adhering to SNHD guidelines and hotel standards.

You will work under chefs to maintain station cleanliness, follow designated recipes, and execute production lists weekly.