Job Description
Job Description
Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently seeking an exceptional Banquet Cook for the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo, ND .
Our team members don’t just come to work; they join a mission focused on becoming an extraordinary lodging company. In doing so, they are accepted and encouraged to grow, have fun, and develop lifelong skills. If you want to build relationships, explore your untapped talents, and make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply!
As a Banquet Cook, you will demonstrate your culinary skills by actively performing tasks such as the preparation of food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have :
- Minimum of two years of experience.
- Experience delivering exceptional customer service to both guests and team members.
- A genuine interest in hospitality; a desire to make others feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for.
- A collaborative spirit and enjoyment of teamwork
- Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and co-workers.
- Reading and writing abilities are used often
- Basic math skills are used frequently when adjusting recipes.
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
- The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and / or holidays
- Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt processes and standards is an advantage
As a Banquet Cook, Your Responsibilities Will Include :
Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest checkFollow company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.Check and control the proper storage of product and check portion control, to maintain qualify product.Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc)Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.Promptly report all maintenance issuesProperly receive and store food and other deliveriesConsult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.Participate in long range planning.Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.Participate in physical inventoriesGuest Relations - Be readily available / approachable for all guests.Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns.Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the teamBe professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behaviorBe understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workersBe self-motivated and use time wiselyMaintain open line of communications with each departmentCommunicate pertinent information to leadershipRespond positively to new ideasOpenly accept critical / developmental feedbackMaintain effective communication through the use of meetings, memorandumsBe available to help other departments in emergency situationsPerform other assignments as directed by supervisor.Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.Safety and Security SkillsProperly handle and account for keysBe knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns.This position requires the ability to perform the following :
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.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 physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotelenvironmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F) and kitchens (+110 degrees F), possible for one hour or more.Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.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 slickers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.Ability to create, builds, handle, and dismantle displays up to 8 feet high, including ice carvings.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 a 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; must be able to stretch to fulfill cleaning / inspection tasks.Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.Must be able to lift trays of food or food items weighing p to 30 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. regularly.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and co-workers.Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.Requires finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.Ability to obtain and / or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.Hotel Equities is committed to providing the best for our guests, and it all starts with offering the best for our employees. That’s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package for our team members who work 30 or more hours per week, which includes :
Overview of our Amazing Benefits :
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceVacation and Holiday PaySame-Day Pay AvailableEmployee Assistance ProgramsOpportunities for Career Growth and Manager Training ProgramsReduced Room Rates Across Our PortfolioThird-Party Perks (such as Movie Tickets, Attractions, and More)401(k) Plan with Company MatchEmployee DiscountsFlexible Scheduling OptionsOther Voluntary Benefits (Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, etc.)