Job Description

Company Overview

The Derrick Golf and Winter Club is Edmonton's premier family oriented private club, offering a wide range of athletic facilities and social activities for members of all ages. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and safe environment where families can enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, and more.

Summary

We are seeking 2 part-time Banquet Cooks to join our banquet culinary team at The Derrick Golf and Winter Club. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for our banquet events, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests.

Primary Job Responsibilities

o Working with the Banquet Sous Chef, execute the Derrick Golf & Winter Club's Banquet and Catering service, including prep cooking, garde manger, hot cooking, buffet preparation and service, plated dinner meal service, and pastry preparation.o Maintain an exceptional understanding of standards, expectations, and menu item specifications.o Maintain thorough understanding of weekly workload through analysis of the Banquet Event Orders and the corresponding prep lists.o Ensure the highest level of quality food service during meal periods with focus on buffet set up presentation, maintenance, and tear down.o Manage food wastage through documentation and prep level planning.o Consistently offer professional, friendly & proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagueso Have full knowledge of all daily features, promotions & food, and beverage programing.o Assist Banquet Sous Chef and Executive Chef with ensuring staffing and productivity guidelines are achieved to ensure efficient execution of all tasks.o Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment, storage areas, walk in coolers, & freezers.o Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.o Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.o In the absence of, or reduced banquet & catering workload the Banquet Cook may be assigned to duties or tasks in support of the Founders Kitchen Member Dining (a la carte) operations.o Other duties as assigned.

Working Environment

o Work is primarily in a busy banquet & catering environment.o Advanced customer service skills and the ability to adhere and enforce all operations procedures amongst all BOH employees.o Ability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings + events and any other times as required as per business flow and needs.

Education and Experience

o Previous banquet & catering experience required.o Journeyman's papers or international equivalent is an asset.o Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset.o Food Safe Handling Certificate required.o WHMIS certificate an asset.o 2+ years of direct hands-on experience required.

Skills and Knowledge

o Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability skills, & problem-solving abilitieso Highly responsible & reliableo Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.o Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.o Ability to focus attention on guest needs while always remaining calm and courteous.o Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Why Work for Us

o Staff mealso Competitive wageso Training & Developmento Pro Shop Discountso Employee Recognition Awardso Diverse and Welcoming Work Culture

Learn more about us by visiting - https://www.derrickclub.com/Our_Club/Testimonials

If you are passionate about banquets and eager to create memorable dining experiences, we invite you to apply today to become part of our dedicated team at The Derrick Golf and Winter Club!