Banquet Cook

Food is the heart of any event! The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana’s AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a Banquet Cook to work with our food and beverage team. Hourly DOE. All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our
properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, an Averill Hospitality
Resort, is Montana’s premier lakefront, leisure and outdoor activity
destination. The Lodge is a 4-star hotel located only 5 minutes from downtown
Whitefish and 10 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience
focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The
Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:
As a banquet cook you will be responsible for preparing food items by cutting,
chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces. Cooking food items by grilling,
sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements by properly
handling food and ensuring correct storage.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking
  directions from supervisor and retaining information received.
• Preparing
  food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients, cooking main dishes,
  desserts, appetizers, and snacks.
• Plate
  prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance.
• Working
  with banquet staff to ensure food is completed according to request and on
  time.
• Ensure
  all equipment is kept in excellent working condition through personal
  inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance
  programs.
• Washing
  and cleaning the kitchen and cooking equipment at the end of work shifts.
• Understand
  and follow all regulations that pertain to health and safety.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage, Local and State Food Handling laws
  and procedures. 
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must be a strong team player with a hospitality first mindset.
• Desire to provide phenomenal guest experiences, a passion for
  quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work with a team of
  culinary professionals.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION

• Preference
  for a previous cooking experience

EXPERIENCE/ LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Minimum
  of 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or related field as an asset.

In addition to performance of the essential functions,
this position may be required to perform a combination of the following
supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to
be solely determined by the General Manager based upon the requirements of the
company.

• Maintain
  an open line of communication between guests, employees, and management.
• Participate
  in industry organizations.
• This
  position may be required to perform other and additional duties assigned
  by the General Manager.
• Standing,
  bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 50lbs. may be
  required.  

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality,
offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full
benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k)
match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.