Banquet Cook PT

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated banquet cook to lead all aspects of event food production. You will prepare high-quality items for banquets and ensure flavor, presentation, and timely service.

This role requires strong reading of recipes, adherence to sanitation standards, and collaboration with other departments to deliver ridiculously personal experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Banquet cook experience preferred; Food Handler Certificate if applicable.
• Clear communication and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can build displays.
• Passion for cooking and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food items for events in a timely and consistent manner.
• Accurately set up food stations for events as designed and requested.
• Practice sanitation and safety through daily cleaning, labeling, and proper storage of all items.
• Follow all quality standards and attendance policies.
• Work varying schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Cooperatively and collaboratively work with other departments as needed.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Food safety

Clear communication

Read recipes

Fast-paced environment

Job description

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities include providing ridiculously personal experiences and leading all aspects of the food production for banquets, including food preparation according to the specific descriptions and following all sanitation practices. You’ll also have an immense passion for cooking and food.

• Prepare high quality food items for customers in a timely and consistent manner.
• Accurately set up food stations for events as designed and requested.
• Practice sanitation and safety through daily cleaning, labeling, and accurate storage of all items.
• Follow all quality standards and attendance policies.
• Work varying schedules to reflect business needs including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Cooperatively and collaboratively work with other departments as needed.

What You Bring

• Prior banquet or cook experience is preferred and a Food Handler Certificate (if applicable).
• Clear communication and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read recipes and accurately follow instructions.
• Successful in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and able to build displays.
• Strong love for cooking and phenomenal service.

EEO Statement

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and genders.