Banquet Cook I - Craft Spectacular Event Dinners

Loews Hotels & Co; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) & company match

Paid time off & holidays

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Team Member hotel rates

Complimentary meals

Golf discount

Volunteer opportunities

Résumé du poste

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and present high-quality banquet dishes for weddings, conferences, and group events in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills.

You will work with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and uphold safety standards. This role requires knife skills, station versatility (pantry/grill/sauté), and ability to lift 50 lbs, with weekend/holiday flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal culinary training or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hotel, banquet, or catering kitchen.
• Knowledge of banquet-style service, buffet preparation, and large-volume cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards (SERV Safe Certification preferred).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and early/late shifts based on event needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, cook, and present banquet menu items in accordance with hotel recipes, portion control standards, and guest expectations.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients for banquet service.
• Coordinate food preparation with banquet event timelines to ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Collaborate with banquet and catering teams to meet specific event requirements, including dietary restrictions or themed meals.
• Follow all hotel brand standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, banquet prep areas, and walk-in coolers.
• Assist with buffet setup, plating, carving stations, or live cooking stations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with local health department regulations and hotel policies.
• Assist in inventory management and notify supervisor of shortages in ingredients or supplies.
• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff when assigned.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced event environment.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Knife skills

Pantry station

Grill station

Sauté station

Food safety

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or associate degree

Outils

SERV Safe Certification

Description du poste

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is seeking a Banquet Cook I to prepare and present high-quality banquet dishes for weddings, conferences, and group events in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills.

You will work with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and uphold safety standards. This role requires knife skills, station versatility (pantry/grill/sauté), and ability to lift 50 lbs, with weekend/holiday flexibility.