Event Cook

Los Poblanos; Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Historic property setting

Job summary

Los Poblanos in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Event Cook to support our banquet and event operations in a dedicated, event-focused kitchen area. You will work independently from the main kitchen to execute pre-planning, mise en place, and on-site service for events.

The role requires kitchen experience, a farm-to-fork background preferred, ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and willingness to maintain high standards in a historic property setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and food prep.
• Knowledge of banquet event execution and timelines.
• Own and maintain proper knives and kitchen tools.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to work in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be on time and ready to work.
• Set up the kitchen space daily for events.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of counters and equipment.
• Review upcoming events and prep according to timelines.
• Prepare and adjust food as needed for service.
• Provide staff meals as scheduled.
• Assist dishwashing and maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure the space and equipment are well cared for and secured.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Banquet events knowledge

Team player

Job description

Description

Title: Event Cook

Reports to: Event Sous Chef

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Why you'll love it here:

At Los Poblanos, you will discover more than just a job. Join a team that values your contributions, fosters innovation and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Work in one of New Mexico's most inspiring natural and historic settings while taking your career to the next level. Rooted in our mission to preserve this extraordinary property, our core values embrace community, hospitality, empathy, excellence, respect and stewardship—driving an unforgettable guest and employee experience. There are many opportunities to learn, grow and lead with the dynamic teams at our award-winning restaurant, boutique inn, serene spa, stunning event spaces and organic farm. Dive into hand-made artisan products at our production facility and retail locations or go behind the bar at our vibrant tasting rooms in downtown Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Job Summary:

You are the team that executes the LP events. You adhere to pre-set timelines provided to ensure a quality event experience is had by all participants. You work independently of the main kitchen space so you must be well versed in per-planning and execution of banquet style events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be on time and ready to work
• Set up the kitchen space daily
• Ensure Sani-buckets are set up and maintained throughout the shift and changed before service
• Work clean and sanitize all counters before and after service
• Review all resumes for the upcoming weeks and prepare for the events, keeping a focus on timelines and requirements to be successful
• Added value food products according to the specifications provided
• Maintain the quality that is expected from the Event Experience
• Taste all foods and adjust before serving
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained daily or as needed. This will include Stoves, ovens, hoods, walls, floors, and windows
• Provide staff meals for the Event Service/Kitchen Team as scheduled by the Event Manager (timeline provided)
• Help dishwashers at all times (Full hands in, full hands out)
• Be diligent in maintaining La Quinta as a historic building and place of employment
• Treat the space with respect of the highest regard
• Wash out and dry all sinks in the Commercial Kitchen and in La Quinta
• Sweep and mop floors daily
• Shut down and clean all equipment such as stoves, ovens, hoods, and gas appliances at the end of shift
• Check out with Event Sous Chef before you leave

Essential Job Functions:

• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment
• Inspect facilities, equipment, or supplies to ensure conformance to standards
• Prepare foods for cooking or serving
• Cut cooked or raw foods
• Measure ingredients
• Mix ingredients
• Cook food
• Check the quality of foods or supplies
• Arrange food for serving
• Serve food or beverages
• Assist chefs or caterers with food or drink preparation

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess experience in a kitchen environment and a farm-to-fork background
• Knowledge to execute banquet events
• Own and maintain appropriate knives for the job
• Organized with an attention to detail, being self-motivated, and able to work in a team environment
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, and consistently demonstrate the desire to be consistent
• Able to work in a high-stress environment
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, reach, and walk 8 to 10 hours a day
• Able to grasp, lift, carry 50 lbs. in short intervals throughout the day
• Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.