Banquet Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Why Hilton Sandestin Beach?

At Hilton Sandestin Beach, we believe that exceptional service begins with an exceptional team. To deliver the best experiences for our guests, we seek out talented individuals who share our passion and vision. Our team members are the driving force behind everything we do, and their dedication is what allows us to create memorable moments for every guest. By joining Hilton Sandestin Beach, you become part of a community of leaders focused on your personal growth and long-term success.

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

To prepare food for our guests that will meet or exceed their expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Completes prep work for all soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, and any other assigned duties, including daily maintenance of coolers and work areas, as well as properly storing and rotating products.
• Assists the Banquet Chef in plate ups, buffets, and receptions.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels, dates, and use proper containers to protect against waste and spoilage.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Prepares café items as needed and ensures they meet the same quality standards as for guests.
• Works action stations as requested for banquet functions

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, at the discretion of the manager based on the particular requirements of the hotel.

• Performs general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning product, as assigned, to adhere to health standards.
• Performs other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc., to ensure a safe working environment.
• Helps in other outlets when business demands

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must possess a basic knowledge of fundamental cooking.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Ability to read English and understand banquet event orders.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at a quick and efficient pace.

Qualifications:

Education:

Culinary Arts Degree preferred, or any other combination of training or experience in the culinary arts. 

Experience:

Basic cooking knowledge.

Licenses and Certificates:

Florida Health Certification.

More about the Company:

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstance changes in the hotel (i.e.: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.