Banquet Cook - On Call

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare banquet menus, uphold quality standards, and ensure timely service for events. You will handle multiple stations, maintain sanitation, and follow recipes to meet guest expectations.

The role requires ability to work independently, be a team player, and attend training sessions. Prior banquet kitchen experience is preferred. This is an on-site, full-time position with a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older.
• Ability to prepare hot and cold menu items.
• Able to work on all station stations (fry, sauté, broil, saucier).
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Follow safety/health department standards.
• Communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet food following recipes and banquet chef team specs.
• Coordinate and organize functions per BEO.
• Complete BEO tasks promptly within deadlines.
• Expedite preparation work as needed.
• Assess taste, appearance and aroma before service.
• Maintain inventory and par levels; manage prep lists.

Skills

Station versatility

Hot and cold prep

Sanitation and safety

English communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Guest service/resolution

Reading recipes

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Banquet Cook’s responsibilities include the preparation of food for banquets, diligently upholding quality standards, and ensuring that all products are served in accordance with established procedures to meet the guests’ satisfaction.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adheres to established food preparation and cooking techniques, portion sizes, sauce mixing, and food garnishing methods to ensure that dishes are prepared according to the banquet chef team’s specifications.
• 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 appropriate par levels and complete the prep list as required.
• Ensures the rotation of all products follows a first-in, first-out philosophy.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 21 years of age.
• Proficient in preparing both hot and cold menu items.
• Capable of working on any station, including fry, sauté, broil, saucier, and preparing both hot and cold dishes, as well as storing products appropriately.
• Ensures work areas and equipment are consistently organized, clean, and sanitized.
• Adheres to safety and health department standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to address guest complaints and resolve issues as they arise.
• Operates independently without direct supervision from the banquet chef team.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings.
• Participates in training sessions and retains the knowledge covered therein.
• Recognizes that safety is a fundamental aspect of this job.
• Work requires effective communication in English, both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Work requires teamwork with other staff members.
• Ability to read and follow directions from recipes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED

• 2-3 years prior cooking experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull/push up to 150 pounds. Able to work in temperatures ranging between 40 and 110, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust, and smoke.

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.