Banquet Cook: Master of Event-Driven Prep

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas; Azalea Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare food for banquets, uphold quality standards, and ensure dishes meet guests' satisfaction according to established procedures.

Responsibilities include following recipes, coordinating events with BEO, expediting prep, maintaining inventory, and ensuring FIFO; requires ability to work at multiple stations and maintain sanitation; English communication and teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to read and follow directions from recipes.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work requires teamwork with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established food preparation and cooking techniques, portion sizes, sauce mixing, and food garnishing methods.
• Coordinates and organizes functions in accordance with Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Ensures the prompt completion of all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) tasks within the designated time frame.
• Expedites all preparation work promptly.
• Assesses the quality of cooked food before serving, considering taste, appearance, and aroma.
• Regularly conducts inventory checks to maintain par levels and prep lists.
• Ensures FIFO rotation of all products.
• Prior line cooking experience including Sautee, grill, fry oven and steam.
• Possesses a team player attitude and is flexible.
• Understand and have basic knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Food prep

Time management

Job description

Rio Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare food for banquets, uphold quality standards, and ensure dishes meet guests' satisfaction according to established procedures.

Responsibilities include following recipes, coordinating events with BEO, expediting prep, maintaining inventory, and ensuring FIFO; requires ability to work at multiple stations and maintain sanitation; English communication and teamwork essential.