What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Cook position at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa?
Division Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Description
The Banquet Cook ensures the highest quality dining experience for guests by preparing and presenting dishes for catered events. This role directly supports the banquet kitchen team by maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and safety standards, contributing to the success of events and overall guest satisfaction.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Description
The Banquet Cook ensures the highest quality dining experience for guests by preparing and presenting dishes for catered events. This role directly supports the banquet kitchen team by maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and safety standards, contributing to the success of events and overall guest satisfaction.
How You'll Shape The Experience & Future
- Prepare, cook, and plate food for banquet functions in line with established recipes and presentation standards.
- Assist with menu execution and contribute to maintaining high culinary standards.
- Work closely with the banquet and catering teams to ensure events run smoothly and exceed guest expectations.
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating inventory to support banquet operations.
- Support banquet chefs and leads with daily prep, setup, and breakdown of kitchen operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong culinary skills with the ability to work in a high-volume setting.
- Attention to detail in food preparation, plating, and presentation.
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling techniques.
- Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing event needs and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining quality standards.
- Prior experience as a line cook, banquet cook, or in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
- Experience preparing food for large groups or catered events a plus.
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and safe operating procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Culinary training or certification is a plus but not required.
- Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) preferred.
- Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k matching
- Employee discount program
- Vacation and Sick Time
EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.