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Balboa Bay Club

Banquet Cook 1

Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659

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Overview Position: Banquet Cook 1 at Balboa Bay Club — Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA. Type: Full Time. Level: Experienced. Salary: $21.39 per hour. Travel: None. Shift: Any. Job category: Hospitality - Hotel.

Position Summary Provides preparation of assigned kitchen area to ensure the highest level of food service and quality on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

Prepare foods such as salads, soups, sauces, meats, starches, vegetables according to prescribed recipes and guidelines.

Maintain detailed knowledge of all menus, recipes, food quality standards and regulations.

Ensure accuracy of portion sizes, quality standards, departmental policies and procedures, and follow recipes.

Assist in ensuring food leaves the kitchen in a timely fashion, is of high quality, and prepared according to order.

Ensure all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.

Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and knives.

Observe and test foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with a fork to confirm doneness.

Carve meats, portion food onto serving plates, add gravies and sauces, and garnish servings.

Follow standard food handling, sanitation and health department guidelines; comply with federal, state, local and company health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Report to work as scheduled (on time and on a regular basis) as an essential job function.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Qualifications

Three years of prior restaurant experience required. Culinary degree or training desired.

Ability to cook fish, meat and sauté.

In-depth knowledge of restaurant food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and apply common sense to carry out tasks.

Ability to read and interpret BEOs, recipes, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; English proficiency required (speaking, reading, writing, understanding). Bi-lingual English/Spanish helpful.

Work schedules may include holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.

Must have a valid Food Handlers Card/ServSAFE or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Must follow all applicable health standards and maintain a professional appearance.

Shift times are subject to change based on department needs; applicants must be able to provide flexible availability.

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