The Crowne Plaza Union Station Hotel is looking for a skilled Banquet Cook. This position directly contributes to our guest satisfaction as it is perceived in the dining experience. If you are a great team player, we would love to talk with you!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and banquet event orders (BEOs)
- Assist with banquet food preparation for large-scale events and functions
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to company and brand standards
- Maintain proper food temperatures, portioning, and presentation during service
- Set up and stock banquet kitchen stations before events
- Communicate with banquet captains, chefs, and kitchen staff regarding timing and event needs
- Assist with plating and buffet presentation during banquet functions
- Follow all sanitation, food safety, and HACCP guidelines
- Properly label, store, rotate, and date food products
- Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, workstations, coolers, and storage areas
- Assist with inventory, receiving, and stocking when needed
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Support other culinary operations as assigned by management
Skills and Qualifications - Previous banquet, restaurant, hotel, or high-volume cooking experience preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
- Ability to read and follow recipes and banquet event orders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Food Handler Certification preferred (if required by local/state regulations)
Requirements - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments
- Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and carrying
Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Telemedicine
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Hotel Room Discounts
- Earned Wage Access (“on-demand pay”)
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Perks through Benefit Hub
- Generous Time Off Package
General Hotels Corporation is committed to enriching lives through award-winning hospitality. GHC is one of the largest hotel management companies headquartered in the Midwest, with a 60+ year history of providing excellent guest service. We recognize that our associates are the key to our continued success and have a long history of promoting from within.
General Hotels Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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