Banquet Chef - Kitchen

Job Summary:

Essential Functions

• Participate in all food production to ensure items reflect high standards of quality, consistency, aesthetics, and taste.
• Prepare quality dishes for banquet events.
• Create banquet and social menus on a yearly basis.
• Maintain an exceptional production knowledge and attention to detail with plate design and taste quality.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques.
• Able to train the banquet team to deliver the same quality and design.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Prepares and orders culinary and food supplies as needed.
• Monitor production and quality levels of all products.
• Researches and develops new and unique recipes.
• Other related duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience with menu design.
• 3-5 years Banquet Chef experience.
• Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science in culinary arts from an accredited institution preferred.
• Able to hold properly and efficiently use an assortment of sharp knives as appropriate for each of these specific uses.
• Consistently build food plates with main component, sauce, and garnish as required.
• An ability to work well in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Attention to detail, an ability to multi-task and time management skills.
• Must have extensive experience in various food cultures.
• Must have artistic ability and creativity to create finished plates that are eye appealing.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings, evenings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well developed and multi-tasking, organizational skills, and detailed oriented.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Kitchen environment
• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma and or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, however, not required

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Schedule
• Limited Medical Insurance
• State Short Term Disability
• Great Discount Program
• And more!!!

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.