Lead Banquet Cook

Tommy Bahama; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tommy Bahama in Indio, California is seeking a Lead Banquet Cook to oversee the kitchen staff on hot and cold lines, ensuring high-quality meals for hotel guests and patrons while guiding shift staff.

The role requires leadership, recipe follow-through, strong communication with the team, and rigorous adherence to safe, sanitary food handling practices.

Qualifications

• Three years of training or related experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and masters both the hot and cold food item production.
• Inspects presentation quality and expedites the line as needed.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Overview

The Lead Banquet Cook is responsible for oversight of the kitchen staff who prepare, cook, and garnish meals for hotel guests and patrons. The Lead Cook will provide leadership and guidance to the shift staff and also will work on the hot or cold line as needed. With focus on quality and production levels, this position will assist the culinary team with their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience.

Salary Rate: $24/hour

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and masters both the hot and cold food item production.
• Inspects presentation quality and expedites the line as needed.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.
• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours and days.
• Three years of training or related experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships.

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