On-Call Banquet Cook

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa; Sanibel (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa in Florida is seeking a banquet/catering cook to prepare, cook, and present food for events per menus and BEOs. The role requires knowledge of dietary needs, collaboration with kitchen and banquets teams, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The position involves butchering meat/seafood, preparing sauces, and supporting other kitchen areas as needed. Availability for holidays and weekends is required to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all scheduled and upcoming events, including menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and timing requirements.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and banquet service teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepare, cook, and present food for banquet and catered events according to established menus, recipes, and event orders (BEOs).
• Butchering meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings, or parties.
• Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.
• Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary.
• Exhibits flexibility and emotional control when dealing with last minute changes and special requests
• Works closely and maintains a positive working relationship with all Sundial's kitchen team members.
• Comply with all Resort policies, procedures and standards
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Job description

Creates and produces food products for all banquet and catered events, ensuring high quality standards in timing, taste and presentation. This position requires consistent awareness of upcoming and booked events, including menus, guest counts, and special dietary needs, to ensure accurate preparation and seamless service. A commitment to creating an environment that consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of our guests, staff and owners.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all scheduled and upcoming events, including menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and timing requirements.

2. Work collaboratively with kitchen and banquet service teams to ensure guest satisfaction.

3. Prepare, cook, and present food for banquet and catered events according to established menus, recipes, and event orders (BEOs).

4. Butchering meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings, or parties.

5. Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.

6. Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.

7. Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.

8. Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.

9. Maintains the highest sanitary standards.

10. Maintains a high level of professionalism

11. Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

12. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary.

13. Exhibits flexibility and emotional control when dealing with last minute changes and special requests

14. Works closely and maintains a positive working relationship with all Sundials kitchen team members.

15. Comply with all Resort policies, procedures and standards

16. Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.

17. Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

18. Perform other duties as requested by management

TheSundial Beach Resort & Spais managed byColumbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE.All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

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