Banquet Cook II - Luxury Event Kitchen Specialist

Sage Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel/restaurant discounts

Competitive hourly rate $24-$27

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is seeking a Banquet Cook to join our culinary team in the Gold Coast area. You will prepare items for high-volume events, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution for plated dinners and receptions.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in food service, a valid food handler certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced luxury environment while collaborating with culinary leadership during tastings and special events.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one-year food service or related work.
• Valid unexpired food handler's certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• 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.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is seeking a Banquet Cook to join our culinary team in the Gold Coast area. You will prepare items for high-volume events, ensuring quality, safety, and timely execution for plated dinners and receptions.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in food service, a valid food handler certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced luxury environment while collaborating with culinary leadership during tastings and special events.