Hotel Kitchen Lead: Banquets, Buffets & Room Service

Highgate; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Cook for its hotel kitchen operations. The role includes preparing items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while upholding high standards of presentation and safety.

The position requires culinary experience, flexibility with hours, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The team emphasizes clean, safe practices and adherence to hotel recipes and standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.
• Have thorough knowledge of menus and the preparation required, according to hotel standards.
• Proficiency in the following cooking techniques: charbroiling, poaching, deep-frying, sauté, braising, roasting and par-cooking.
• Knowledge of herbs and spices and proper use of each.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas.
• Complete necessary food and station preparation prior to the opening of the restaurant to ensure guests are served promptly during operating hours.
• Prepare and display buffet food items according to hotel standards.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products.
• Maintain clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Prepare food for Banquets according to Banquet Event Orders, as specified.
• Prepare and service food for the Employee Cafeteria as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare all foods following hotel standard recipes and assist with specials under direction of Chef.
• Breakdown buffets and kitchen lines, storing food and equipment properly.
• Work banquet food station as scheduled by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Know the location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits to avoid injury.
• Use Production Charts as specified by hotel standards.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Follow Health Department and Company regulations for food and storage standards and safety.
• Operate and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
• Assist in storage and rotation of food items.
• Sign keys out and back in under supervision as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen equipment handling

Ability to stand entire shift

Temperature variation tolerance

Herbs and spices knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Cook for its hotel kitchen operations. The role includes preparing items for Restaurants, Room Service, Employee Cafeteria and Banquets, while upholding high standards of presentation and safety.

The position requires culinary experience, flexibility with hours, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The team emphasizes clean, safe practices and adherence to hotel recipes and standards.