Banquet Cook-Full-Time

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Line Cook is to prepare, season, and cook a variety of food items for either the hotel Restaurant outlets Pastry Kitchen or Banquet Kitchen by following recipes and direction of culinary supervisors and chefs to ensure the accurate preparation of all dishes and food items. This role is responsible for cooking a variety of items correctly, cleaning, and maintaining equipment. A crucial part of this role is maintaining cleanliness in the service line, following production lists, keeping records of production usage and leftovers, and upholding quality and consistency standards.  Prepare all items according to recipe cards and directions provided by chefs and plate dishes in alignment with hotel use records to ensure consistency and meet guest expectations. Conduct sensory evaluations (taste, smell, and visual inspection) of all products before service to ensure only high-quality ingredients and correct recipes are utilized.  Promptly report any substandard or low-quality products to the Supervisor or Chef to address and rectify issues. Maintain accurate timing and pace during service to ensure guests receive their food promptly and enjoy a seamless dining experience.  Handle and store all equipment properly. Keep the service line and related areas clean at all times by following the "clean as you go" policy and using sanitizers to disinfect food contact surfaces. Ensure the workstation is efficiently set up before all meal functions to maximize productivity during food service.