Banquet Cook

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking Banquet Cooks to join theteamat our Orlando locationStarting at $19 per hourExperience with family entertainment centers is great, but not necessary – hiring at least 18 or older– Apply now!POSITION SUMMARY The Andretti Banquet Cook is a culinary professional who specializes in preparing large quantities of food for events such as banquets, weddings, conferences, and other gatherings. The role involves planning menus, coordinating with event organizers, and overseeing the preparation and presentation of dishes to ensure a high-quality dining experience for a large number of guests.Key responsibilities of a banquet cook may include:Menu Planning: Collaborating with clients or event planners to create a menu that suits the occasion and meets dietary preferences or restrictionsFood Preparation: Overseeing the preparation of large quantities of food, often in advance, to ensure that dishes are ready to be served efficiently during the eventKitchen Coordination: Managing a team of kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of mealsQuality Control: Ensuring that all dishes meet quality standards in terms of taste, presentation, and food safetyAdaptability: Being able to adjust recipes and portion sizes to accommodate the number of guests expected at the eventCommunication: Collaborating with catering managers, chefs, and other staff to coordinate efforts and address any issues that may arise during the eventStress Management: Handling the pressure of preparing and serving large quantities of food within specified time frames, especially during high-demand eventsAndretti Indoor Karting & Games can be the Starting Line for yourCareer. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (AIKG) isa rapidly growing Family Entertainment company. Our seven AIKG locations are currently in Florida, Texas, Georgia and Arizona and feature high-speed, high-tech indoor Karting on multilevel tracks, multi-player immersive Virtual Reality Simulators, Arcade fun, and sophisticated restaurants & event spaces featuring scratch cocktails and culinary creations crafted in our kitchensWe are DRIVEN to develop, train and promote from our entry level positions!Support for ongoing professional development and trainingSkills & RequirementsAt least 18 or olderHigh School Diploma or equivalentAt least 1 year of catering experience requiredThe desire and ability to be pleasant, upbeat and sociable throughout the workdayWork varying days, nights, holidays and weekendsPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an Andretti Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations willbe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Walk or stand for extendedperiods of timeMust be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basisPerform functions which require organization, bending, reaching, turning, lifting, climbing and stocking up to 50lbsThe ability to communicate quickly and accuratelyThe work environment may include bright, dim or flashing lights and loud soundsRequires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipmentBe able to understand, follow and maintain safety standards at all timesPowered by JazzHR6D9JaEbn1a