Banquet Chef

**Kanata Golf and Country Club is Hiring**

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversees all aspects of Banquet food preparation, according to approved standardized recipes
- Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria
- Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is ready to be served to the members/ guests at the appropriate time
- Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
- Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly
- Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items
- Assists Banquet personnel with completion of all duties as needed
- Monitors plating of foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines
- Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste
- Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service
- Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
- Communicates daily with department employees to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Skills & Experience**:

- Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation
- Culinary degree from recognized culinary school and equivalent work experience
- Hands on experience with quality food production in high volume, upscale, hotel/free standing restaurant with banquet operation
- Agility in multitasking
- Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
- Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds
- Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
- **_This is a seasonal, hourly position._