Mainsail Lodging and Development
We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so.
The Banquet Cook will be responsible for the day to day preparation of food products needed for all banquet functions, as well as assisting in the execution of banquet events. The Banquet cook will carry out the necessary functions while continually upholding the standards in accordance to the hotel property and Mainsail Lodging and Development
What you have
Minimum 1 year working in a kitchen setting with banquet program High school diploma, equivalent or higher Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally Basic culinary skills in cooking, baking, pastry, sauce work, and knife skills Ability to work in a clean, organized, and orderly manner Servsafe certification, or ability to attain certification Excellent customer service skills Experience working on a team and being a team player A sense of ownership in everything that you do What you'll do
Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Banquet Chef in preparation for all banquet and catered events in the hotel Assist chefs in the plating, set up, and staging of hotels banquet events Basic vegetable preparation to include slicing, dicing, peeling, cooking, and portioning Basic sauce preparation to include stocks, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes Bulk cooking of food items to include braised and cooked meats, soups, and side dish items Minor butchering - process poultry, meat, and seafood Under the guidance of the Banquet chef, follow daily prep list and prepare food in accordance of BEO requests Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen coolers in order to properly store prepped items Keep kitchen setting in a clean and organized state, to include trash disposal and dish pit duties Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by manager
Physical Demand
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Ability to bend Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs Ability to communicate clearly Ability to work long hours as needed Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary NOTICE:
The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All employees must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
Benefits
Full-time Associate Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
Part-time Associate Benefits
All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay
Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
What you have
Minimum 1 year working in a kitchen setting with banquet program High school diploma, equivalent or higher Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally Basic culinary skills in cooking, baking, pastry, sauce work, and knife skills Ability to work in a clean, organized, and orderly manner Servsafe certification, or ability to attain certification Excellent customer service skills Experience working on a team and being a team player A sense of ownership in everything that you do What you'll do
Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Banquet Chef in preparation for all banquet and catered events in the hotel Assist chefs in the plating, set up, and staging of hotels banquet events Basic vegetable preparation to include slicing, dicing, peeling, cooking, and portioning Basic sauce preparation to include stocks, salad dressings, and vinaigrettes Bulk cooking of food items to include braised and cooked meats, soups, and side dish items Minor butchering - process poultry, meat, and seafood Under the guidance of the Banquet chef, follow daily prep list and prepare food in accordance of BEO requests Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen coolers in order to properly store prepped items Keep kitchen setting in a clean and organized state, to include trash disposal and dish pit duties Other necessary duties as reasonably assigned by manager
Physical Demand
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time Ability to bend Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs Ability to communicate clearly Ability to work long hours as needed Mental Demands
Make sound judgments quickly Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary NOTICE:
The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All employees must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
Benefits
Full-time Associate Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees
Part-time Associate Benefits
All above-listed benefits except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay
Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.