Cook

OCI Hospitality; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

OCI Hospitality in Tampa, Florida is looking for a Banquet Cook to prepare and plate large-scale meals for events such as weddings and corporate functions.

The ideal candidate will need prior kitchen experience and be flexible with working hours. Key responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, and ensuring a clean workspace.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Flexible availability for all shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large scale menu items according to recipes.
• Ensure proper plating and presentation of food items.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Cooking Knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Description

We are currently looking to hire a Banquet Book to join our Team.

A banquet cook prepares, plates, large-scale meals for events such as weddings, corporate groups, conferences, parties, etc.

The cook will follow standardized recipes, manage food safety and ensure consistent quality of items.

Duties include but are not limited to: Set-up, food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean work area.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Prepare large scale menu items according to recipes, Banquet Event Orders, etc.

Plating and buffet: ensure items are properly plated, offer good presentation.

Storage and Inventory: Ensure all items and labeled and dated, ensure proper rotation of items, advise Chef of items needed for order.

Kitchen Work Area Sanitation: Maintain clean and organized work area, following a ‘clean-as-you-go’ method in accordance with Health Department regulations and Property guidelines.

Other Duties: Assist the Chef with other responsibilities as required.

Assist the line cooks as needed during peak hours if not busy with banquets.

Meet with banquet guests if needed.

Skills

Previous experience in a professional kitchen.

Cooking Knowledge: Strong knowledge of hot and cold food preparation and storage.

Flexibility of Hours: Must be available for work all shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism
• Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner???