Banquet Cook

Lodge on the Desert

306 N Alvernon Way

Tucson, AZ - 85711

Lodge On The Desert, an authentic Old Pueblo experience and Arizona landmark, is a 100-room boutique hotel designed for leisure and business travelers alike. Situated on five acres in Midtown Tucson, set against the majestic backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, its charming hacienda-style accommodations, lush grounds, and historic charm make it Tucson's urban oasis and an Old Pueblo masterpiece.

Pay Rate: $17.00 / hour

Job Type: Seasonal

Must have open availability!!!

Job Description:

Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards. 
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at whatever time of day.
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Maintain positive guest relations at all times. 
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Meet with Head Cook/Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance.

Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), full the steam table, and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys. 

Qualifications

• Restaurant/culinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Complete Opening Duties:

• Set up work station with required tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Inform the Head Cook of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the day's tasks.
• Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day.
• Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.
• Continue prep work after the meal period for the next meal service.
• Check P.O.S. printer at the work station; ensure that it is in working order and there is enough paper available for the shift. 
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Inform Head Cook of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables. 
• Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the pot wash station. 
• Direct and assist Stewards in order to make cleanup a more efficient process. 
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties:
• Return all food items to the proper storage areas.
• Rotate all returned products.
• Wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away.
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves. 
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations. 
• Ice down hot items from the steam table, so they cool quickly.
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift.
• Restock items that were depleted during the shift.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability, accident, critical medical supplement insurance.
• Employee complimentary meals. 
• Employee hotel room discount.
• Holiday pay. 
• Paid time off.