Banquet Cook

A Stylish Orange County Stay — Close to the Action. Away from the Crowds.
Hotel Fera, a DoubleTree by Hilton, is a boutique-inspired lifestyle hotel in the heart of Orange County. Just minutes from Disneyland Resort, Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, the Anaheim Convention Center, Chapman University, and John Wayne Airport, Hotel Fera offers stylish accommodations, locally inspired dining at The Peel Craftbar & Kitchen, handcrafted Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go favorites at K2 Koffee KITCHEN, an outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and more than 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive part-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

As a Banquet Cook, you will deliver exceptional Guest Services as part of our Food & Beverage – Culinary team, responsible for all banquet food preparation at the hotel. The Culinary team will play a crucial role in ensuring guest satisfaction by crafting unparalleled experiences from the moment guests enter the dining area. Your dedication to providing a visually appealing and delicious culinary experience will create memories that guests will cherish.

Essential Job Functions:
Crafts dishes according to standard recipes or guest specifications
Ensures meticulous product storage and precise portion control for each dish
Minimizes spoilage and waste through effective product rotation
Monitors food, produce, and cooking supply levels to facilitate timely reordering
Maintains impeccable cleanliness and functionality of refrigeration, storage, and work areas

Compensation : $23-$24/Hour

Physical Demands:

Lift, carry, push, or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Sufficient manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment

Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or its equivalent
Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years experience with high volume banquets on hot & cold food

- Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role, size of operation preferred

- Experience with preparation of different sauces and fabrication of proteins

- Food Handlers Certification required.