Banquet Cook - Full Time

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Cape Neddick (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Employee discounts

DailyPay on-demand pay

Job summary

Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine, seeks a Banquet Cook for a full-time role in our busy kitchen. You will prepare meals for large events, maintain high quality and safe food handling, and work with the banquet team to meet guest expectations.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing portion control, and supporting the kitchen during weddings and meetings. Flexibility with shifts and a ServSafe-certified background are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a related position.
• On-site hotel kitchen environment experience.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends/holidays.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items to order following recipes and standards.
• Accommodate special guest requests and allergies while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate food orders for timely delivery to the table.
• Maintain sanitation and safety to meet health codes; keep stations clean.
• Assist with setup/cleanup of cook areas and equipment.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Culinary education

Job description

• Base Pay $22.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Food&Beverage/Catering

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, professional Banquet Cook to join our team at Union Bluff Hotel. This is a Full Time position located in York , Maine.

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, professional Banquet Cook to join our team at Union Bluff Hotel. This is a Full Time position located in York , Maine.

Work Performed

The Banquet Cook is responsible for helping the kitchen team prepare food for large groups of people at events like weddings and meetings. Must be able to carry out the production of all dishes according to the prescribed recipes and specifications and ensure that the portion size and quality of the dishes are in line with the hotel’s standards.

• Prepare high-quality food items to order while exceeding guests’ expectations by following recipe, temperature, and presentation guidelines
• Ensure special guest requests are accommodated with any specific/allergy information while delivering the same high-quality standards
• Coordinate food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to the table
• Monitor guest consumption levels and respond accordingly
• Handle and store food in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with sanitation codes
• Set up, break down, and clean cook areas, including but not limited to steam table, sandwich cooler, reach-ins, grill & broiler area, fryolators, salad sections, and sink basins
• Prepare meals in accordance with established portion and quality control standards
• Prepare and controls food usage in order to minimize waste and control food costs
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local health board inspection and brand standards. One ServSafe employee must be on staff at all times.
• Advise the Banquet Chef of low inventory items and performs receiving and inventory duties as specified
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Assist dishwasher as needed
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 or more full years employment experience in a related position
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• ServSafe Certification
• Hours required: Full Time 35 hours per week for Morning (AM);Afternoon (PM);Evening;Must be flexible;Weekends/ Holidays
• Knowledge of kitchen and restaurant safety and emergency procedures
• Ability to work well with others (i.e. interacts appropriately with guests and staff)
• Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks safely and efficiently, and communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain speed in meal production while ensuring high quality food
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures and immediately report injuries to their manager or manager on duty

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Culinary arts education preferred

Compensation

$22 Hourly

• Earned paid time off
• Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short term/Long term disability
• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

About Union Bluff Hotel

Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House is a charming beachfront hotel located in York Beach, Maine. Offering a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, the hotel is perfect for couples, families, and business travelers. Enjoy stunning ocean views, comfortable accommodations, and a variety of on-site amenities, including a restaurant, meeting facilities, and easy access to local attractions.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.