Banquet Cook I

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Prepares food, including hot entrees, to specifications in an accurate and timely manner to provide guests with a quality product. Under general supervision, assists in the preparation of menu items by chopping vegetables, making salads, soups, sauces and putting together entrees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all inclusive for specific positions.)

 

1. Deliver internal and external guest service to Horseshoe Standards.

 

1. Prepare a variety of foods according to customers’ orders and/or chefs’ instructions, following approved procedures.

 

 

1. Reads food orders from computer printouts, and prepares food items according to established menu plans.

 

1. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.

 

1. Wash, peel and/or cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.

 

1. Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

 

1. Observes Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, proper steam table temperature, and cleanliness of work environment.

 

1. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.

 

1. Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.

 

1. Uses and maintains all assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe and effective manner.

 

 

1. Completion of assigned tasks as written on prep sheet

 

 

1. Ability to lift 70 lbs

 

 

1. Butcher and accurately scale for portion, all meat products sold. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Positions that have contact with the public require the ability to work in a noisy environment, and may be exposed to guests who use tobacco products.  Also, non-public contact positions may be required to enter public areas from time to time, in connection with their duties, and may be subject to the same environment.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items, to standard, in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the application of sanitation procedures.

 

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through at least 1-year experience directly related to the accountabilities specified.

 

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ABILITIES:  1.         Ability understand and respond to written order, recipes                                          and directs in English                   

                        2.         Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

                        3.         Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility

                                    and endurance

                        4.         Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a cook in a                                            resort environment

                        5.         Ability to recognize different cooking oils and their cooking                                                temperatures

                        6.         Ability to use knives, other hand-held instruments and other food                                       preparation equipment

                        7.         Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly

                        9.         Must have documented skills and competencies in preparing eggs,                                      meats, batters, potatoes; blanching, steaming, sautéing; pasta and                                        rice cookery; and preparing salads, sandwiches, cold appetizers                                      and garnishments