Banquet Cook

  • Part-time
  • Property: 76200-WG Las Vegas Rsrt Casino

Company Description

 

ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

General Summary Of Duties:

Assists in the production of food served at catered events.  Schedules staff according to daily and weekly requirements of the kitchen.  Ensures the food quality served at the functions.  Supervises the cooks and teaches cooking procedures.  Attends menu meetings and makes recommendations to maintain superior guest service.  Responsible for the sanitation of the area. 

Qualifications

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

Ability to deal with a number of problems requiring initiative and good judgment.
Ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision and multiple interruptions, exercise judgment and adapt instructions/directions from one assignment to another.
Listen and respond to guest inquiries using a positive, clear speaking voice, answer questions and offer assistance giving accurate information.
Ability to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry 50 lbs. max, or otherwise, move goods using 4-deckers or hand carts weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. and sufficient dexterity of hand to use office equipment.
Ability to stand, move and work throughout property including walking up to 1 mile and climbing stairs.
Social skills as demonstrated by the ability to deal with internal/external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve problems and concerns.
Social skills as demonstrated by the ability to listen and respond to employee or management inquiries/concerns using a positive, clear speaking voice, answering questions and/or offering assistance giving accurate information regarding plans, policy or procedures.
Ability to exercise judgment and implement control over the performance of staff.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction, instruction and guidance to staff.  Assign and instruct all personnel in details of work.  Observe performance and encourage improvement.  Monitor workload and make staffing adjustments accordingly. 

Typical physical / mental demands

Ability to maintain attendance in conformance with standards.
Ability to maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the  English  language  clearly to ascertain and document important information, to  follow  written  and/or verbal instructions and to provide clear direction/guidance.  
Ability to relate to all levels of management and employees in verbal/written form.
Ability to understand written English to read any caution or safety notices.  
Ability to understand verbal English in case of emergency situations.