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Banquet Cook

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

2 E 61ST ST
New York, NY 10065-8401

189 Room Hotel
Managed By Taj Americas
Calling All Culinary Stars: Exciting Opportunity for a Banquet Cook to Shine at The Prestigious Pierre Hotel in New York City!

Compensation: $30 per hour, Full-Time

The ability to follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.

The ability to read and utilize a banquet function sheet to know how, when, and how much food is to be prepared.

The ability to prepare and present on a timely basis all foods for banquet functions.

The ability to work closely with standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.

The ability to assist in the breakdown of banquet foods and buffet.

The ability to complete requisitions, obtain proper signatures, submit, pick up and store all items.

The ability to ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.

The ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.

The ability to maintain a good working relationship with other employees, providing instruction and encouragement as needed.

The ability to attend bi-weekly Banquet/Catering meetings and represent the kitchen.

The ability to communicate all daily changes to all areas of the kitchen from the Banquet/catering meetings, daily change sheets, verbal changes and short sheets.

The ability to work closely with the Catering and Banquet Management.

The ability to execute kosher preparation.

The ability to be certified in food service sanitation.

The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.

The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted March 16, 2024

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

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The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York continues to set the standard for elegant, unrivaled hospitality in New York City. Its 189 rooms, 49 of which are suites, and superb location on Fifth Avenue steps from Central Park, and within immediate proximity to upscale boutiques and Manhattan's famed Museum Mile, make it a much coveted Upper East Side location. An exclusive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond property and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, The Pierre has also been named one of Condé Nast Traveler's"Top 25 Hotels in New York City 2014" and among the "Top Large City Hotels in the United States by Travel + Leisure's 2014 and 2015 World's Best Awards."

Managed by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, The Pierre offers artful and highly personalized service, exemplified by white-gloved elevator attendants, and an expertly trained Guest Relations team who treat guests as royalty.

We are always interested in hearing from those who share our passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience.

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