Banquet Cook

Description of the role:

The Banquet Cook at Park Place Hotel in Traverse City, MI is a vital part of our culinary team. They are responsible for preparing delicious and high-quality dishes for banquets, weddings, and other special events hosted at our hotel. Attention to detail, organization, and creativity are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and presentation standards


• Coordinate with the Banquet Chef to ensure timely delivery of dishes


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Assist in menu planning and development

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a cook in a banquet or catering setting


• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures


• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment


• Attention to detail and organization skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: $19 - $23 per hour


• Opportunities for career growth and development


• Health insurance and other benefits

About the Company:

Park Place Hotel is a well-established hotel in the heart of Traverse City, MI. With a commitment to excellence in hospitality and culinary services, we strive to provide memorable experiences for our guests and employees alike.

Job Summary: If cooking is your passion, we need you today! Bring your culinary skills and join our team as a cook, where you can dazzle our guests with your high standards of quality through presentation, preparation, and cooking abilities.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance


• PTO


• Competitive Pay


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Hotel Room Discounts


• Ongoing Training and Career Development

Responsibilities 

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures  


•  Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems


• Learn menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation. 


• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards


• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders


• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality,  temperature, and appearance of food is preserved 


• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food  preparation 


• Prep all food for next shift and for the following day 


• Work with servers to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve complaints about food service as  needed 


• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

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  High School Diploma or GED preferred 
  
  


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  Minimum 1-year experience cooking at a restaurant or full-service hotel preferred
  
  


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  Culinary school 2-4 year degree preferred
  
  


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  Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays depending on business needs