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Moody Gardens

Banquet Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
meal discounts

Job Description

Moody Gardens is a renowned hospitality and entertainment complex that includes a hotel, restaurants, and various attractions. Known for delivering a high-quality guest experience, Moody Gardens prides itself on excellence in food and beverage services as part of its diverse offerings. Moody Gardens' hotel and restaurant division is dedicated to providing outstanding culinary services that meet the highest standards for taste, presentation, and customer satisfaction. Operating within this vibrant environment, the kitchen team plays a critical role in upholding the brand's reputation for exceptional dining experiences.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Five years prior experience in a similar position
  • Must obtain TABC and Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
  • Basic math skills to understand measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
  • Ability to operate kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, mixers, etc.
  • Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
  • Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Ability to perform duties in confined spaces
  • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Five years prior experience in a similar position
  • Must obtain TABC and Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work
  • Knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation
  • Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
  • Basic math skills to understand measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
  • Ability to operate kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, mixers, etc.

Job Duties

  • Receive orders from restaurant servers and prepare the order in line with the executive chef's instruction
  • Maintain appropriate sanitation of the line with health department and Moody Gardens standards
  • Assist in all necessary preparation for buffet and operations of line
  • Check all coolers at the beginning and end of shift and make sure they are all running at the right temperature
  • Handle fresh seafood with care making sure it is iced down around the clock
  • Keep the line clean at all times
  • Check the banquet function sheet every morning
  • Set the line for the next day
  • Keep up with stock and alert executive chef if an item has run out or is running low
  • Follow recipes at all times
  • Perform any and all other duties as assigned with duties subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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