Banquet Line Cook – Prep, Plating & Fast-Paced Service

Colonial Group; Tumon Tank Farm (GU); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Resort Guam is seeking a Cook to manage a station and assist in buffet and plated service, ensuring quality, timeliness and sanitation. You will support junior cooks, train staff, and coordinate with the Culinary & Food & Beverage department to meet guest expectations.

The role requires expertise in basic cooking methods, food safety and HACCP standards, with flexibility to work varying schedules in a hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of basic cooking methods.
• Interpret and comply with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Ability to focus and maintain attention to the performance of tasks despite interruptions.
• Ability to work and complete assignments on time despite interruptions.
• Ability to maintain good relations with staff.
• Ability to memorize, recollect and quickly retrieve dates, names, times and other data.
• Ability to converse calmly with irate superiors and subordinates in stressful situations.
• Must convey positive image of self and hotel.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain health code standards.
• Thorough knowledge of bakery/pastry cooking methods.
• Ability to perform tedious detail work including garnishes and presentation.
• Knowledge of state and federal health code standards.
• Must understand and comply with safety precautions in use of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
• May assist Cook I and substitute or relieve cooks assigned to junior stations.
• May assist in the supervision and/or training of lower rated cooks.
• Prepare and plan from breakfast, lunch and dinner items in a timely manner.
• Set up station with predetermined mise en place for banquet functions.
• Break down workstation and ensure cleanliness of workstation and equipment at close of shift.
• Practice sanitation and safety on a daily basis to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Consult with supervisor daily including checking in/out and coordination with other departments in Culinary/Food & Beverage.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and hygiene standards per Municipality requirements.
• Ensure food safety procedures are followed and up to date.
• Attend training sessions to ensure continued personal development.

Skills

Basic cooking methods

Instruction comprehension

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Health code knowledge

Garnish/presentation

Food safety

Bakery/pastry knowledge

Communication with staff

Memorization/retrieval

Job description

The Westin Resort Guam is seeking a Cook to manage a station and assist in buffet and plated service, ensuring quality, timeliness and sanitation. You will support junior cooks, train staff, and coordinate with the Culinary & Food & Beverage department to meet guest expectations.

The role requires expertise in basic cooking methods, food safety and HACCP standards, with flexibility to work varying schedules in a hotel environment.