Hotel Cook: Banquets & Room Service Expert

Phoenix American Hospitality; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Incentive Program

Hotel Stay Perks (Marriott and Hilton)

Job summary

The Cook at Phoenix American Hospitality in Baton Rouge, LA prepares high-quality meals for hotel guests across restaurant, breakfast, room service, banquet, and employee meals, following standardized recipes and brand standards.

Responsibilities include food prep, keeping stations stocked, ensuring FIFO, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and collaborating with team to deliver timely, appealing dishes.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must possess or obtain a Food Handler certification if required by state or local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and brand quality standards.
• Prepare food for hotel restaurants, breakfast service, room service, employee meals, banquets, and catered events as assigned.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service and promptly address any issues affecting guest satisfaction.
• Prepare and replenish buffet items, ensuring food is fresh and served at safe temperatures.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Effective communication

Safe kitchen practices

Education

Food Handler certification (state/local)

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Mixers

Knives

Job description

The Cook at Phoenix American Hospitality in Baton Rouge, LA prepares high-quality meals for hotel guests across restaurant, breakfast, room service, banquet, and employee meals, following standardized recipes and brand standards.

Responsibilities include food prep, keeping stations stocked, ensuring FIFO, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and collaborating with team to deliver timely, appealing dishes.