Banquet Lead Cook

BENCHMARK; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a motivated Cook to join our culinary team at the La Quinta Resort and Club. The role offers opportunity to grow skills in a professional kitchen and work with a world-class culinary team to develop menus reflecting seasonal availability.

We seek 1-2 years of kitchen experience, a current food handler’s certificate or ability to obtain it, and flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous experience in a professional Kitchen environment or actively seeking a culinary education.
• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it.
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Have a desire to exceed expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry).
• Experience using knives and various kitchen equipment.
• Read and recreate recipes.
• Be consistent on all food preparation.
• Learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization.
• Work with a world class culinary team.
• Create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Be responsible for the quality of ingredients.

Skills

Experience in professional kitchen

Food handler certification

Willing to work day/night/weekends

Strong organizational skills

Stand for long periods

Able to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Knives & kitchen equipment

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a motivated Cook to join our culinary team at the La Quinta Resort and Club. The role offers opportunity to grow skills in a professional kitchen and work with a world-class culinary team to develop menus reflecting seasonal availability.

We seek 1-2 years of kitchen experience, a current food handler’s certificate or ability to obtain it, and flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.