Amway Grand Plaza Main Kitchen Cook

AHC Hospitality is a respected and diverse hospitality company that encompasses a wide range of hotels, restaurants, and resorts, providing guests with exceptional experiences through various levels of service and luxury accommodations. Affiliated with prestigious properties such as the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, and Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, AHC Hospitality is committed to delivering excellence in hospitality. As a company, it not only serves guests but also invests in the professional growth and success of its team members, understanding that their success directly contributes to the organization’s overall achievements. This dynamic environment offers abundant career opportunities tailored to match various personalities and skill sets within the hospitality industry.

The Banquet Cook role at AHC Hospitality is a full-time position requiring work during 1st and 2nd shift hours with weekend availability, reflecting the busy and ever-demanding nature of banquet and event catering services. This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K retirement savings, DailyPay access, paid vacation, free downtown parking, complimentary employee meals, and special discounts at hotels and restaurants within the company’s portfolio. As a banquet cook, the individual will play a critical role in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes primarily in a banquet kitchen setting, where the approach differs significantly from fast-paced, made-to-order restaurant cooking. Instead, banquet cooks focus more on preparing food in advance, occasionally cooking to order, and ensuring that all food served meets high-quality standards.

This role demands stamina, creativity, and a pleasant demeanor as banquet cooks often work directly with the public, requiring not just culinary expertise but strong interpersonal skills as well. Core responsibilities include executing a diverse range of cooking methods such as poaching, braising, charbroiling, sautéing, and par-cooking while maintaining elegant presentation standards especially for meats and vegetables. The banquet cook must also be adept at reading and understanding Banquet Event Orders, adhering to quality standards for storing and handling meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and grains, and maintaining strict compliance with health and safety protocols. Knowledge of seasoning for culturally diverse cuisines and allergy-conscious cooking is highly advantageous.

Daily duties involve close collaboration with the Banquet Chef and Sous Chef, following recipes and presentation techniques with minimal supervision, handling kitchen prep lists, setting up and breaking down banquet stations, and ensuring thorough sanitation and safe food handling practices throughout the process. As banquet cooks frequently work in public view, maintaining a clean and professional appearance is essential. The role also emphasizes sustainability by following the hotel’s green policies, including proper waste disposal and recycling. Banquet cooks are expected to provide exceptional guest service by actively supporting both guests and department team members, adhering to company standards, and responding promptly to requests from management. This demanding yet rewarding position offers the opportunity to be part of a highly respected hospitality team dedicated to excellence and guest satisfaction.