Banquet Cook

We are looking for an ambitious and fun individual to join our hard working banquets team at the Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. Our goal is to enhance the customer experience by having an enthusiastic staff to ensure event guests are well taken care of!

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Banquet Chef or kitchen management in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned work-station areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk-ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Works action stations as needed.
• Sets-up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills to be successful in this role would include:

• Ability to work independently and remain motivated
• Smile
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.
• Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Proven working experience in relevant field
• Helpful with customer service
• Professionalism along with speed and attention to detail

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.