Banquet Cook

The Executive Chef envisions and you bring his creations to life -- it might be breakfast, lunch dinner, or a grand banquet but you know how to get it right and take great pride in your abilities as a Cook. The kitchen can be full of action and activity but you thrive in such an environment, always working safely and following the established protocols. You are a professional -- knowing how much to order to stay within budget, how much to prepare based on the house count, how to keep a clean, and how to handle food safely. The Chef has a great kitchen team and you are someone who contributes to that greatness while always learning new skills and developing your expertise.

$18.50 - $20.50

In the role of Cook you will:

• Be Great at What You Do -- If the Lead Cook, you are a role model in the kitchen for all other staff and have mastered their jobs and are able to train or assist them as needed. If a Line Cook, you know how to prepare delicious high-quality food for restaurant and/or banquet guests based on established guidelines and do so every day. If a Pantry / Prep Cook, you are responsible for all cold food items prepared in the kitchen, such as salads, cold appetizers, desserts, sandwiches, salad dressings, etc., so you have a major contribution to every meal. And, if the Breakfast Cook, you help our guests start their day with a hot meal and a smile -- an important job. 
• Be a Team Player -- The Cooks are responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for all outlets and for maintaining a level of professionalism in the kitchen, working in harmony as a team so that the guest gets the food they ordered in a timely manner and leave happy.
• Be an Everything Clean and Organized Fanatic -- Professional Cooks know how to keep a work area clean and organized, following all sanitation and safe food handling procedures at every step.
• Be a Safety & Security Agent -- following your hotel's established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistance as needed.

• Basic familiarity with operating kitchen equipment
• Understanding of how to read recipes, meal charts, measuring tools, and labels in English
• Available to work weekends and holidays, pitching in extra hours whenever needed
• Should be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time and also bend, pull, and lift 35-50 pounds
• You should possess the basic knowledge of food preparation and perform these duties with minimal supervision from the head cook or chef

• 1-3 years of prior cooking experience in a hotel kitchen or related field preferred with banquet, fine dining, and line experienced required for certain roles.
• Culinary training in a college setting is preferred.
• Banquet cooking experience is a plus.
• Physical requirements include the ability to use various pieces of kitchen equipment efficiently and safely. This job must perform medium work -- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• The ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms, ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
• Near Vision - the ability to see details at close range.
• Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises, and to work long hours as is often required.
• Must be able to multi task, must possess good communication skills; must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

When you become part of the Woodcliff team, you enter into a rich tradition of extraordinary hospitality that spans over 35 years. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of support and respect, where our team members are inspired to tap into their innate professional abilities and excel in their careers while genuinely enjoying what they do – serving our valued guests.

**As of April 2024-We're thrilled to announce that Spa Woodcliff at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa has been awarded "Best New or Newly Renovated Spa" in the United States by American Spa Magazine**

With a multitude of awards, we have been named the Best Hotel in Rochester. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa has a 30-year legacy of exceptional hospitality. Our iconic hotel, spa, restaurant, and golf course, are quietly situated atop the highest point in Monroe County, offering stunning views of the Bristol Hills and Rochester skyline.