Banquet Cook

Leonard's is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and passionate Banquet Cook. The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food in a high-volume, fast-paced culinary environment. The position requires strict adherence to standardized recipes, food safety procedures, and production schedules. The individual will demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, including sautéing, frying, roasting, plating, and batch cooking methods in a banquet environment.

Work Schedule:

Schedule is determined by the needs of the company, as generated by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Typically, weekday evening and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the food and menu preparation based upon the Banquet Event Orders.
• Adhere to daily work plans provided by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chef.
• Follow recipes and execute the daily cooking procedures alongside the culinary team.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders daily to familiarize with items that are prepped and served throughout each week.
• Maintain standards of sanitation, culinary hygiene, and food service techniques at all times.
• Consistently demonstrate safety precautions in the kitchens.
• Maintain storage areas as well as handle monthly inventories and record keeping.
• Ensure the appropriate storage of prepared food items, including labels and corresponding dates.

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume catering or commercial kitchen setting preferred.
• Proficient in knife skills, meat fabrication, and classical cooking techniques.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately and consistently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.
• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Positive attitude and strong team orientation

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands, push bend, stoop, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.