Banquet Cook

The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala Florida is seeking a Banquet Cook to join our team. Primarily responsible to prepare and cook foods according to recipes and procedures per banquet chef specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Confer with manager on duty about prep list to determine requirements of the day.
• Follow company recipes and procedures when preparing or cooking food.
• Work in a clean, efficient, and organized manner.
• Audit BEO's to be certain all food items are accounted for properly.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and appearance.
• Assist with controlling costs and waste.
• Observe good sanitation and safety procedures.
• Maintain sense of ownership in respect to kitchen equipment.
• Work effectively and professionally with banquet setup, FOH, and Stewarding
• Assist in opening/closing duties and clean-up work as required.
• Other duties requested by management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a weight of 25lbs
• Must be able to work walking and or standing continuously for a period of 8 hours
• Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision 6.Associate must talk and hear

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience as cook in full-service restaurant preferred.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to follow direction.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

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