Banquet Cook II: Lead Prep & Plating — Daily Pay

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Marriott Lancaster Hotel in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Cook II to lead banquet kitchen operations. You will prepare and supervise food items for banquets, ensuring quality, portion control, and presentation while maintaining a fast-paced service.

The role requires strong leadership, kitchen staff supervision, and proactive problem solving with a focus on sanitation, safety, and guest satisfaction. Prior supervisory experience preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience acceptable, with

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• 5+ years progressive kitchen experience or culinary degree with 1+ year in hotel/related field.
• Food Handlers Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise food items with precision, ensuring quality, portions and presentation.
• Lead and assist kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations and high-quality food/service.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Share information effectively and address coworker/guest concerns with professionalism.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and compliant with sanitation and safety standards.
• Take initiative by anticipating needs and acting before issues arise to keep service seamless.
• Manage time to ensure prompt food preparation and service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Time management

Communication

Sanitation & safety

Proactive problem solving

Resource coordination

Education

Culinary degree

Food Handlers Certification

5+ years hotel/related field experience

Job description

Marriott Lancaster Hotel in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Cook II to lead banquet kitchen operations. You will prepare and supervise food items for banquets, ensuring quality, portion control, and presentation while maintaining a fast-paced service.

The role requires strong leadership, kitchen staff supervision, and proactive problem solving with a focus on sanitation, safety, and guest satisfaction. Prior supervisory experience preferred; culinary degree or equivalent experience acceptable, with