Part-Time Kitchen Cook

Visit El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Destination El Paso is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Associate to work in the main kitchen and concessions, preparing food items for our facility and creating appealing buffet presentations.

The role requires at least 1 year of banquet facility experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Flex hours include nights, weekends, and holidays to support events and operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events.
• Ability to work with other staff and handle multiple tasks.
• Creative buffet food presentations and maintaining a quality product.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining all Kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Must be creative in designing buffet food presentations.
• Preparing recipes as directed.
• Must take direction well.
• Maintain clean safe working environment.

Skills

Banquet experience

Food preparation

Buffet presentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Job description

Join Our Team at Destination El Paso Proudly managed by Legends Global

At Destination El Paso, we believe in creating experiences that inspire, connect, and celebrate the unique spirit of our community. As part of Legends Global, the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and a community-centered approach in everything we do. We’re always looking for passionate, creative, and service-driven individuals to help us share the soul of El Paso with the world.

Our Mission

To promote El Paso as a premier destination by delivering exceptional hospitality and entertainment, showcasing our borderland culture and natural beauty, curating world-class events that foster community connection, and providing fun, safe, and inclusive aquatic experiences for guests of all ages.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a leader in destination management, live events and venue management, and aquatic attraction management.

SummaryThis position works in the main kitchen and in concessions preparing food items for the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfilling the service per each Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining all Kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Must be creative in designing buffet food presentations.
• Preparing recipes as directed.
• Must take direction well.
• Maintain clean safe working environment.

Skills and Abilities

• At least (1) year experience in a banquet facility preparing meals for large events.
• Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to be creative with buffet food presentations and maintain a quality product.
• Attention to detail.
• Substantial standing, walking and lifting.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. to the waste

Other Qualifications

Works mainly in the main kitchen however, works throughout the building.Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays in addition to normal business hours.

**NOTE: **The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

**ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.**

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