We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 As a Banquet Cook, you are expected to show a desire and passion to work to the highest standards set and a willingness to anticipate and meet our guests needs, you will be required to have a minimum of 1 years culinary experience, preferably within a luxury hotel or restaurant. Culinary trained degree preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

Prepares meals for large groups of peopleUnderstand the recipes for the restaurant and able to prepare dishes to standard on a consistent basisCooking, plating, and serving food for events, such as weddings, corporate meetings, or holiday parties. Return pots and pans to the dish area for cleaningMaintain a professional, presentable uniform and personal groomingMonitor food quality, presentation, and quantityAble to effectively communicate with the team dailyRecipe development, menu planning, and ensuring that all food is cooked to perfectionFollow Safe-Staff sanitary compliance throughout every area working in the kitchenAbility to work efficientlyAbility to perform all functions in the kitchenAbility to work under pressureAbility to work long hours standing over hot flat tops, stoves and fryersAbility to work as a team in a stressful, fast-paced environmentKnowledge of different cooking recipes and all kitchen equipmentAble to make great quality foodFollow all safety procedures to include knife safetyMaintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean conditionFollow proper hand washing proceduresPerform other duties as management requests to service our guests

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent or higherMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurantExcellent customer service skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, time management, and organizational skills,

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate clearlyCorrected vision to normal rangeAbility to use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectivelyAbility to lift 20 lbs. or moreAbility to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

Make sound judgments quicklyAbility to work with others in a high demand kitchenWork on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlinesAble to work independently, take direction and provide direction to othersManage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel and the communityMaintain the highest degree of confidentialityAbility to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situationsAbility to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

NOTICE:  The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  All employees must realize this fact and always be aware that it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift as business demands.  In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.