Banquet Cook II

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Learning programs through Academies

CSR activities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is seeking a skilled cook to prepare hot and cold items for restaurant and catering, ensuring they meet brand standards and specifications. You will maintain cleanliness in the cooking area and keep control charts for food items prepared.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, stocking buffet, preparing vegetables and condiments for the next shift, and assisting in meeting food cost goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching.
• Ability to read BEO.
• Experience cooking on carving station, pasta, omelet and stir fry stations.
• Ability to work all banquet functions.
• Ability to cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Ability to wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables to prepare them for use.
• Ability to have a positive relationship with other departments.
• Ability to bake, broil, sauté and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Ability to measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Must be able to speak and understand basic English.
• Must have ability to communicate well both verbally and written in basic English.
• Food Handler Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards.
• Date all food containers and rotate per SOP.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Cook orders as requested, including special requests.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Practice sanitation standards at all times. Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures.
• Properly portion all items on assigned station.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

Job description

Job Description

To produce all hot and cold food items for service in the restaurant and catering functions, ensuring that all are prepared according to Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards and specifications. This person maintains control charts of all food items produced and maintains a high degree of cleanliness throughout the cooking area.

• Prepare food of consistent quality following Fairmont Grand Del Mar standards.
• Date all food containers and rotate per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Cook orders as requested, including special requests.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
• Practice sanitation standards at all times. Make sure that all perishables are being kept at the proper temperatures.
• Properly portion all items on assigned station.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Assist in prep work of vegetables and condiments as required for the next shift.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Each associate is expected to carry out, within their capabilities, all reasonable requests by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, upward reaching.
• Ability to read BEO.
• Experience cooking on carving station, pasta, omelet and stir fry stations.
• Ability to work all banquet functions.
• Ability to cut, trim and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Ability to wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables to prepare them for use.
• Ability to have a positive relationship with other departments.
• Ability to bake, broil, sauté and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Ability to measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Must be able to speak and understand basic English.
• Must have ability to communicate well both verbally and written in basic English.
• Food Handler Card.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family.
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.
• Rate of Pay: $25.62/hour USD.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.