Full Time – Banquet Cook – Ole Red Nashville Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Full-Time Banquet Cook position at Ole Red Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee involves preparing and producing food for special events and catering, as well as supporting the restaurant's kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking procedures such as sautéing, grilling, frying, baking, and roasting, as well as maintaining sanitation levels, following standardized recipes, and adhering to portion control guidelines. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of culinary experience, and knowledge of food service sanitation standards.
Job Description
Full Time – Banquet Cook – Ole Red Nashville
#25-0144
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Job Description
Prepare and produce food and follow sanitation guidelines according to company standards for a restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination. Priority will be on large-scale production for special events and catering, but may also support the restaurant’s kitchen through prep and line work.
Perform the following cooking procedures:
sauté, grill, fry, bake, and roast. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e., slice, chop, mince, julienne, dice) in preparing and producing food items. Use knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to policies.
Prepare and store food products properly. Maintain sanitation levels at all times.
Follow standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items. Adhere to established portion control guidelines and minimize waste.
Read printer and kitchen display tickets and produce products as described.
Monitor finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifying leadership of any delays in service.
Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
Properly store food and chemicals, including labeling, dating, and maintaining the appropriate temperature based on established guidelines.
Clean and break down workstation. Return supplies and ingredients to proper storage at end of shift. Ensure closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and kitchen is secure at end of shift.
Return dishes to the dish area and politely communicate with stewards regarding need for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc. Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures according to proper sanitation standards, as needed.
Notify leadership of equipment malfunction or safety hazards immediately.
Execute and adhere to all directions provided by department and venue leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience
1+ year of culinary experience required
Experience in upscale, high-volume hotels or restaurants preferred
Knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to properly set a station “mise en place” (set in place, having all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking)
Location
Ole Red Nashville
