banquet cook

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Employer details Five Oaks Centre

Job details

*Summary of Duties and Responsibilities* Five Oaks is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual who works well in a collaborative environment to join our team! We are want someone looking for growth in this role. The role of Banquet Cook at Five Oaks is to aid and assist the Operations Manager in daily kitchen operations, providing banquet and catering services to our guests onsite and offsite. This position will involve all aspects of the kitchen, prep work, cooking, washing dishes, serving guests, set-up and tear down of buffet line. We are a team so it is expected we are always helping each other gets things done. *General* · Work cooperatively with other cooks and assistants in organizing and preparing meals. · Provide good customer service to guests · Maintain a safe environment for guests and staff in the kitchen and dining areas, following Five Oaks Health and Safety Policies and Health Unit Guidelines. · Opening, closing and cleaning of the kitchen facilities. · Must be available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate the need to staff various shifts. · Be able to work alone and in a team setting. · Taking care of food handling and storage according to government regulations and standards. · Consistent and reliable transportation to and from Five Oaks. *Food Preparation* We serve up to 3 meals a day, plus snacks to our guests. We prepare and serve a variety of fresh, handmade meals. We are always exploring new dishes as well as mastering our regular meals. · Pay attention to health concerns, cleanliness and freshness when serving food to guests. · Prepare, cook, and bake all menu items ready to be served at designated time with a pleasing presentation. · Prepare and label snacks and set out at appropriate times. · Be aware of guests? known dietary restrictions. Accommodate last minute special needs graciously. · Correctly store and label items · Clean up kitchen, stoves, and floors, and wash up cooking pots, pans and utensils leaving area ready for next shift. · Comfortable with banquet style service. *Special Skills* Knife skills, cutting, chopping, mincing, dicing Enjoys cooking Able to Multi-task Cooking skills and classical techniques Flexible Availability Hospitable in Customer Service Organized Team Player Experience accommodating special diets Can manage unpredictable situations Physically able to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods and perform strenuous activities Ability to make stocks, soups, roasts, sauces, stews *Education and/or Experience* 2 Years of cooking experience Food Handlers Certificate (can acquire during hiring process) First Aid (can acquire during hiring process) Cooking for Large Groups- Up to 150 Health & Safety Courses related to Food and Food Preparation *Accountability* The Banquet Cook reports to and is directly supervised by the Operations Manager and in their absence the General Manager. The relationship between staff and Board is founded on a basis of honesty and mutual respect. It is understood that the Cook and management team are there to support and uphold the mission of Five Oaks Centre, and in this regard, are working together toward the same goal. This position will be 40 hours per week. Shifts can range between (6am - 9 pm) with regular weekend shifts, based on business demands, flexing to overtime hours per week during peak seasons. All relevant aspects of this position will be carried out and supervised in compliance with human rights legislation and employment equity objectives as set out by the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour Benefits: * Company pension * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Vision care Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Weekends as needed Application question(s): * Are you able to work week