Banquet Chef

The Inns of aurora, llc core values:$18-$20 depending on experience While our employees' skill-sets vary greatly from position to position, our core set of values remain the same. As an Inns of Aurora, LLC employee, learning and exemplifying these characteristics is a key part to your success. All Inns of Aurora employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics as defined in the Inns of Aurora, LLC handbook:CourageInitiativeDependabilityFlexibilityIntegrityJudgmentRespect for othersPosition purpose:Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef de Cuisine, the banquet chef is responsible for providing quality and consistent cuisine to the patrons of all events for the Inns of AuroraResponsibilities/duties/functions/tasks:Responsible for checking the closing duties at the end of the night Maintain quality levels as set by the executive chef and Banquet chef de cuisine, ensure they are adhered to especially in the absence of either chefPrep food for service each day, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, etcPrepare food items beginning with established recipesMaintaining equipment cleanliness and document (using eWorks) when things need to be fixed or reportedComplete PreplistMaintain and organize walk in cooler and freezer dailyOperate all kitchen equipment with efficiency and thorough understandingButcher and fabricate meat, fowl, and fishEnsure compliance of all health code standards and safety requirementsCheck quality, presentation, and expiration of all foodsWork in team-oriented fashion in accordance with other line cooks and kitchen teamEnsure all supplies are clean and placed back into proper storage area after useClean stations, dispose of garbage, clean cooking surfaces, etc. during and after shiftsSweep and Mop workstations at close of shiftStock stations with proper equipment and food itemsAssist with special events, as requiredAttend all mandatory training and meetingsAssist with special menu planningOther duties, as assignedCross-train at other Inns of Aurora operations, as neededAdhere to all Inns of Aurora disciplinary policies and code of conduct, as outlined in the Inns of Aurora handbookRequirementshigh quality food service experienceAbility to work independently as well as in a team settingHighly developed sense of aesthetic and creativityPossess a working knowledge of basic knife skillsAbility to multi-task effectively under fast-paced working conditionsAbility to maintain neat, professional and clean appearance and practicesFlexibility with hourly schedules, including weekend, holiday and evening availabilitiesBenefitsWe are proud to offer outstanding benefits to all of our employees.Full-time employees, those working 30 hours per week or more on average, are offered competitive medical, dental benefits, vision, life insurance, disability as well as generous paid time off packages.Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our 401K program and supplementary benefits.We are particularly proud to offer all of our employees a highly competitive employee discount at all of our lodging and dining properties.