Job Type

Full-time

Description

Headquartered in Lakeshore Center in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Claremont Companies is a privately owned and closely held real estate investment, development and asset management firm. Today, Claremont owns in excess of 60 real estate assets consisting of hotels, apartments, retail centers, and office buildings with plans to expand even further.

Claremont is growing and we're looking to add a full-time Large Volume Banquet Cook to our team to support our AC Hotel in Worcester, MA. This position is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef/Management in overall kitchen operations while preparing food for large banquet events (300+ people). If you are looking for a friendly, fast paced work environment and have a passion for cooking this is the position you have been looking for

This position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

• Assist the Executive Chef/Management in overall kitchen operations ensuring maximum guest satisfaction
• Prepare food as per Banquet Event Orders (BEO)
• Prepare food following recipe cards and production and portion standards
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and timely fashion
• Date and rotate stored food items as per hotel and food safety standards
• Ensure proper time and temperature standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, hygiene codes and standards
• Check par levels for shift use
• Note out of stock items and possible shortages
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen equipment for cooking, prep and storage
• Assist in prep work for next shift
• Assist in storing food deliveries
• Ensure proper breakdown at end of shift and cleaning of kitchen and other workstations as needed
• Assist in dish washing and other areas of the kitchen as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• FSA Dependent Care
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

• 1+ years experience cooking in large volume settings required
• ServSafe certification required
• Strong catering background preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of basic workplace sanitation/safety, food handling techniques, preparations and cooking procedures
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently within a team
• Rotational schedule including nights, weekends and holidays