Banquet Cook

Primary Objective of Position: 

• Assist the Chefs on all functions of the Banquet Culinary team while delivering quality products and service.  Successfully execute all Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) food preparation according to hotel standardized recipe specification

Responsibilities and Job Duties: 

• Responsible for supplying assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production
• Prepares all the prep work for menu items using standardized recipes as your guide for the outlets as needed
• Responsible for the set up and preparation of banquet event orders per prep lists and all other duties as assigned
• Responsible for storing all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates using the proper containers and labels to protect against waste and spoilage
• Responsible for maintaining area in clean and sanitized conditions at all times
• Responsible for reporting any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineer for service
• Thorough knowledge of culinary operations including service techniques, food portioning and presentation
• Thorough knowledge of classic knife skills/cuts to clean and cut fruit
• Thorough knowledge of the Mother Sauces and the ability to prepare them

Experience Required: 

• High School diploma preferred.  College culinary degree preferred
• 1 - 2 years of previous banquet culinary experience required
• IL Sanitation License, TIPS and BASSET licenses required
• CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred
• Luxury hotel culinary experience required

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans