Banquet Cook: Precision, Passion, Farm-to-Table

Virgin Hotels, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Sous of Banquets and Sous Chef in preparing and firing banquet menus. You will help maintain quality, rotate stock, label and date foods, and ensure timely delivery of banquet spaces.

You must have strong knife skills, knowledge of kitchen safety, and the ability to work long shifts in a fast-paced, high-volume events environment. A high school diploma and valid Food Handler card are required.

Qualifications

• Must have extraordinary palate and strong interest in food trends and quality
• Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, and great at time management
• Proficiency in cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting
• Excellent knife skills and cooking techniques for large groups
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each
• Passion for farm-to-table cuisine and kitchen teamwork
• Knowledge of menus and preparation required according to hotel standards

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards
• Assist in food preparation to ensure quality
• Ensure all food is prepared and served efficiently
• Assist chef in inventory of all food
• Maintain safe food-handling procedures
• Stock and maintain designated food station(s)
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely manner
• Coordinate with Chef de Cuisines and Sous Chef on daily objectives
• Communicate production needs for the next day with Chef or Sous Chef
• Set up and maintain a station during service
• Perform banquet and line functions as directed by the Chefs

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation standards

Inventory control

Time management

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Team collaboration

Farm-to-table

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Service Handler Card

Job description

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Sous of Banquets and Sous Chef in preparing and firing banquet menus. You will help maintain quality, rotate stock, label and date foods, and ensure timely delivery of banquet spaces.

You must have strong knife skills, knowledge of kitchen safety, and the ability to work long shifts in a fast-paced, high-volume events environment. A high school diploma and valid Food Handler card are required.