** Banquet Cook**

** Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio HotelCosta Mesa, CA**

Posted March 4, 2022

** Banquet Cook Part-time**

****OVERVIEW:****

The Banquet Cook is responsible for adhering to recipe cards and ensuring the standards of quality are being met. Must be proficient in all cooking techniques. Must prepare for all banquet events as needed and execute in a timely fashion in the banquet kitchen.

****RESPONSIBILITIES:****

* Ensure all preparations and final dishes are up to quality standards and recipe card adherence

* Maintain the kitchen by cleaning prep areas before and after use and making sure that all stations and critical equipment are clean

* Work closely with other cooks as a team member to ensure kitchen is running smoothly

****Essential:****

* Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

* Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.

* Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Must possess basic computational ability.

* Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.

* Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.

* 2-4 years of cook experience.

****Physical Demands:****

* Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens ( 110F), possibly for one hour or more.

* Walking and standing are required through out the working day.

* Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.

* Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen.

* Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height(banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.

* Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.

* The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

* Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.

* Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

* Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

* Go through daily prep list and finish all the items in a timely manner

**EOE/M/F/D/V/SO**

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** Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel**

238 Room Hotel

**AVENUE OF THE ARTS COSTA MESA, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL**

As a Tribute Portfolio hotel, we break beyond the typical hotel experience with eclectic arts-inspired design, inventive culinary creations and an ideal location in the Theater and Arts District close to fashion-hub South Coast Plaza. We celebrate the very best in human expression. And by doing so, create the perfect space to be the very best expression of yourself. Beyond captivating design, enjoy social scenes and sincere service dedicated to helping you make the most of every moment.

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