Banquet Chef - Casino jobs in Burlington, VT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for writing transfers and food requisitions which are overseen by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Prepare, together with assigned cooks, food items designated by the Executive Chef according to the property's standard recipes and policies.
• Promote teamwork between kitchen and banquet kitchen.
• Consult with the Executive Chef on daily and weekly banquet forecast and special functions.
• Consult with cooks on duty regarding mise en place and the food requisitioning for upcoming functions.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Place order with Stewarding Department for the plates, silver, mobile equipment, etc. needed for each function.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Responsible for preparing cooking alcohol beverages requisition for the Executive Chef's or Executive Sous Chef's signature.
• Ensure that banquet functions are properly broken down and that reusable items are returned to the main kitchen and pot of cafeteria shelf.
• Check walk-in for leftover food items to ensure their proper rotation and usage.
• Complete all food transfers and deliver to Executive Chef's office.
• Report irregularities and defects in equipment and machinery to Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure that the stations are clean and that all food items are properly covered and stored at the end of shift.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Develop and maintain ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years culinary experience in a multi unit hotel or conference center.
• Previous experience supervising a staff of fifteen or more employees.
• Three years culinary training.
• Knowledge of culinary departments.
• Good working knowledge of basic accounting.
• Creative, innovative and assertive personality.
• Excellent communication skills.

BASIC FUNCTION: The Banquet Chef is responsible for all food and beverage preparation for the functions scheduled in the property.

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About the Company:
Essex Resort Holdings