Cook - Banquets

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Join the 'ohana' at our island paradise that celebrates the Golden Age of Travel, and the adventures of island-hopping through the South Pacific.

The Banquet Cook I is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality food for banquet functions and events hosted at the hotel. This position plays a key role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences through consistent food preparation, presentation, and service. The Banquet Cook I works closely with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to execute menus for weddings, conferences, meetings, and other group events.

• Experienced in knife skills.
• Ability to work pantry, grill and saute station.
• Knowledge on grill cooking temperature, and saute techniques.
• Knowledge of basic mother sauces.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and difficult situations.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry food service trays weighting 35+ pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend repetitively during entire shift.
• Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

• Prepare, cook, and present banquet menu items in accordance with hotel recipes, portion control standards, and guest expectations.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies and ingredients for banquet service.
• Coordinate food preparation with banquet event timelines to ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Collaborate with banquet and catering teams to meet specific event requirements, including dietary restrictions or themed meals.
• Follow all hotel brand standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, banquet prep areas, and walk-in coolers.
• Assist with buffet setup, plating, carving stations, or live cooking stations as needed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with local health department regulations and hotel policies.
• Assist in inventory management and notify supervisor of shortages in ingredients or supplies.
• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen staff when assigned.
• Adapt to last-minu pt changes and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced event environment.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5
  -7 years cooking experience in upscale, high-volume hotel or freestanding restaurant required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to regularly push, pull, lift up to 50…