AM/PM Banquet cook - Hilton Hotel Event & Conference Center

The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson is currently seeking a Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. This position requires individuals committed to creating a quality product and providing an exceptional guest experience. Candidates must have flexible availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. A minimum of two years of experience as a Line Cook in a banquet kitchen is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Butchering meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings, or parties.
• Broil and grill all meats on the menu when ordered.
• Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.
• Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Maintains safety and security in the workstation.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and stands as a mentor to other cooks and stewards.
• Long hours are sometimes required.
• Medium work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or 80 pounds of force frequently.
• Constantly having to move and or transport objects.
• Ability to remain stationary for long hours at a time.
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information.

 Required Skills:

• Ability to properly prepare and follow recipes.
• Demonstrated excellence in portion and presentation standards.
• Relevant culinary skills
• SERV Safe Certified.

  Required Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an upscale banquet kitchen.
• High School Diploma.
• Culinary school preferred.

The Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson 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.