Banquet Cook - AC Hotel Portsmouth

The AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is in search of experienced Banquet Cooks to join our Food and Beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience and possess a high level of dependability and attention to detail. If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this could be the position you have been looking for!

 General Responsibilities:

• Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
• Adhere to all applicable Colwen and brand standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef instructions
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
• Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
• Ensure proper time and temperature standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
• Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
• Check par levels for shift use
• Note out of stock items and possible shortages
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
• Assist in prep work for next shift
• Assist in storing food deliveries
• Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene
• Prior related experience preferred
• ServSafe/Safe Food handling certification as required by individual property
• Rotational schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match
• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
• Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer.           EOE M/F/D/V