Cook I - Banquets

You will be a part of the culinary team which masterfully crafts distinctive dishes and cultivates an authentic food experience for our guests. Your food knowledge will be put to the test as you prepare, cook, and garnish meals that are distinct by design, yet true to their place.

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while utilizing safe food preparation practices.
• Communicate effectively with all sorts of interesting people.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• While performing duties, one will be required to regularly taste, touch, and/or smell products utilizing appropriate methods to ensure quality and consistency. 
• Must possess sensory awareness and color perception as well as a distinctive palette and sense of depth to aid in the performance of the culinary arts. Must show knowledge of Classical European, International, and World Cuisine, including philosophies and principles.
• Inspects presentation quality and expedites the line as needed. Have the ability to work any station in the culinary area if required to do so.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness. Maintain walking coolers, freezer, and dry storage clean, organized, and in accordance with proper sanitary food conservation.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, and report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

• This is a demanding business, and we look for flexibility with workdays and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun!
• Bring two years of culinary training or related kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment. Food Handler certification required.
• People Person. The best part about food is enjoying it with others.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to cook, and knows more than a thing or two about kitchen safety and cleanliness.