Banquet Cook - Gold Standards Kitchen Expert

PHL Job Portal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. Located at 10 Avenue of the Arts, this full-time role supports banquets and buffet service, prepares ingredients, and ensures quality presentation.

You will work under the Chef, manage stations, and maintain safety and cleanliness while following The Gold Standards.

Previous banquet or high-volume kitchen experience preferred; compensation is $28.82 per hour with full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education in technical, trade, or vocational school is preferred.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented using the BEO and create decorative food displays.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Assist with Banquet plate-ups.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.
• Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquets.
• Set up and operate action stations for banquet or buffet.
• Carve buffet meats as requested by guests.
• Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; protect company assets.
• Support team to reach common goals.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

At least 3 years related work experience

No supervisory experience required

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. Located at 10 Avenue of the Arts, this full-time role supports banquets and buffet service, prepares ingredients, and ensures quality presentation.

You will work under the Chef, manage stations, and maintain safety and cleanliness while following The Gold Standards.

Previous banquet or high-volume kitchen experience preferred; compensation is $28.82 per hour with full benefits and growth opportunities.