Banquets Commis; Prep Cook

Overview

At Fairmont Century Plaza, we connect guests to the best of our destinations with exceptional service and memorable experiences. This role represents Fairmont Century Plaza with enthusiasm and pride, providing attentive, friendly, timely, and professional service to guests and inspiring teammates to achieve a positive performance.

You will be at the forefront of our guests' culinary experience. Our Chefs seek individuals who are focused, guest-oriented, and capable of supporting service planning, catering to spur-of-the-moment requests, and managing all stages of food production while maintaining organized and clean work areas. Our culture emphasizes talent development and the importance of every detail in interactions with guests. You will bring dynamic attention to detail, focus, and enthusiasm to make guests feel valued.

What you will be doing:

• You consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• You prepare quality food for our guests and high-profile events
• You actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• You ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards
• You communicate effectively with the rest of the team and seek guest feedback
• You provide training and development for culinary team members
• You maintain and strictly abide by state, hotel and departmental safety, sanitation and health regulations
• You maintain and strictly abide by cleanliness standards in the Culinary Training Manual and Culture
• You maintain and strictly abide by personal hygiene, appearance, and professionalism standards in the Culinary Training Manual and Culture
• You maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance, cleanliness and use of equipment, and use equipment and tools only as intended: properly and safely
• You report safety hazards and equipment malfunctions to supervisors
• You maintain knowledge of and comply with Food and Beverage quality standards set forth by the Culinary Training Manual, Forbes and LQA standards
• You maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures
• You arrive in the kitchen at the start of shift prepared for work: clocked in on time, well-groomed, in uniform, and with a tool kit
• You meet with Chefs team at daily line up to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
• You complete opening duties as specified in opening duty checklist for the respective kitchen/station
• You prepare all food items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards or as specified by a Chef
• You execute service in an efficient and accurate manner with a sense of urgency
• You communicate any assistance needed to the Chefs Team to ensure optimum service to the guests
• You maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• You minimize waste and maintain controls as directed by departmental standards
• You assist Stewards in order to make cleanup more efficient
• You maintain order and cleanliness of work areas and kitchens, sweep, mop, and scrub as needed; clean spills immediately; ensure kitchens are inspection-ready
• You complete closing duties as specified in closing duties checklist for the respective kitchen/station
• You review prep lists, items to be ordered, station cleanliness (including refrigeration/dry storage) or any other duties outlined by the closing checklist with a Chef before leaving for the day
• You carry out all duties while prioritizing guests at all times
• Other duties as assigned

What is in it for you:

• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH
• Hourly Rate: $33.00 (Break-In Rate applicable for New Hires as per CBA)
• Schedule based on Seniority and Business Needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent training certification
• Food handling/sanitation certification
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team
• Previous cook experience required
• Knowledge in garde manger and savory kitchen prep
• Ability to work in big quantities and batches
• Ability to perform job specifications with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through
• Ability to operate, clean and maintain all equipment
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes
• Ability to expand and condense recipes
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
• Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met
• Knowledge…