Culinary Banquet Cook

The Umstead Hotel and Spa; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, NC seeks a Banquet Cook to lead by example and participate hands-on in all banquet production and service. You will maintain a clean, organized kitchen and uphold Quality and Sanitation standards set by the Executive Chef.

Role requires flexibility to work breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea services, and shifts during peak hotel activity, with opportunity to contribute to a strong culinary team and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Lead by example and work collaboratively with the team.
• Experience in banquets kitchen operations and service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example through hands-on involvement in all aspects of banquet production and service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workspace as per Executive Chef standards.
• Coordinate with Banquet Chef and Banquet Chef de Partie and report to them.
• Ensure quality and sanitation standards are upheld during breakfast, lunch, brunch, and tea services.
• Work shifts aligned with peak hotel activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Open communication

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Banquet Cook is required to lead by example through hands-on involvement of all aspects of Banquet production and service. The Banquet Cook must always represent the Executive Chef’s core values on Quality, Sanitation and fair treatment of all associates. The Banquet Cook is responsible for maintaining the clean, organized and efficient workplace that has been implemented by the Executive Chef and the Banquet Chef. The Banquet Cook will report directly to the Hotel’s Banquet Chef and/or the Banquet Chef de Partie.Maintain professional relations with associates, treating them with respect and holding accountable, in line with the Kitchen and Hotel standards.Important to be well versed in all aspects of the Banquet Kitchen: Breakfast, lunch, brunch, and tea services, receiving, amenities, butchering, etc.Important to work shifts when hotel activity is highest.Important to understand clearly how the customer perceives the hotel’s food and service.Important to understand the need to build a strong team of culinary professionals.Demonstrate open communication between kitchen and front of house.Demonstrate open communication between the Banquet Kitchen and the rest of the culinary team.Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations or conflicts.Display excellent communication and organizational skills.Physical Requirements:Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs over the course of a shiftAble to stand/ walk for an extended period over the course of a shiftBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insurancePhysical setting:Fine dining restaurantSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftEvening shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftOvertimeWeekend availabilityEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)