Banquet Cook - Full Time w/ Benefits

Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

This is a career opportunity with Interstate Hotels & Resorts.

Come join our wonderful team! We offer competitive wages, annual merit increases, a rich PTO plan, great insurance benefits, promotional opportunities and our Marriott Discount Program.

JOB TITLE: Banquet Cook

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

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BASIC PURPOSE: Coordinate, plan and supervise the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business.

ORGANIZATIONAL SCOPE:  Responsible for the daily production of all banquet food.  Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes.  Recommends and implements procedural/production changes.  Position reports to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Supervise the daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.  (40%)

2.Supervise banquet kitchen employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.  (20%)

3.Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the Catering staff to ensure the events meet/exceed customer expectations.  (20%)

4.Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.  (10%)

5.Assist in the creation and planning of menus and implement changes to continue to attract business.  (5%)

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