Banquet/Cook

Description The Double. Tree Tampa Rocky Pt. Waterfront has an opening for an experience cook with a focus on banquets. 1–2 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a hotel, banquet, catering, restaurant, or similar high-volume food-service environment. Previous banquet or catering experience strongly preferred, including preparation and execution of smaller meetings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, and special events.

Experience preparing food from banquet event orders (BEOs), menus, recipes, and production sheets. Ability to prepare and execute buffet and plated meal service while maintaining quality, presentation, and proper timing. Experience with batch cooking and preparing multiple menu items simultaneously. Working knowledge of grill, sauté, fryer, oven, prep, and basic pantry/cold-food preparation.

Ability to properly portion, plate, garnish, and present food according to established standards. Understanding of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, proper food storage, labeling and rotation/FIFO. Ability to estimate preparation needs and minimize waste and overproduction, particularly for smaller banquet functions.

Comfortable working independently when necessary while also supporting the culinary team during busy periods. Ability to read BEOs and adjust preparation based on guest counts, dietary restrictions and last-minute changes. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on banquet/event schedules.

Serv. Safe or equivalent food-safety certification preferred.

Requirements

Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism Conduct work-related functions in a professional manner???