Banquet Cook

At Sparrow Hotels, our core purpose is to create an environment for people and communities to flourish. We strive to be responsible to our guests, clients and staff through social responsibility, community investment, sustainability, design and innovation.

We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Banquet Cook for amazing property, the Norwood Hotel. Shifts will primarily be scheduled during evenings and weekends, in alignment with the hotel’s banquet and event calendar.

The Norwood Hotel has always been an innovative leader in the hotel industry. The Norwood Hotel has an interesting and diverse history dating back to the latter part of the 1800’s. The earliest records available indicate a photograph of the hotel in 1895. In 1937, the Hotel came under the ownership of the late Merle Sparrow and has been operated by the Sparrow family ever since. This longevity in ownership makes the Norwood the oldest operated family hotel in Manitoba and one, if not the oldest in all of Western Canada.

Job Summary:
The Banquet Cook plays a key role in creating memorable experiences for our guests by preparing and presenting high-quality menu items for weddings, conferences, and special events. Working under the direction of the Chef, this position ensures all dishes are produced to exact specifications, beautifully presented, and served on time. The Banquet Cook thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, adapting quickly to event changes while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. This role is essential to delivering exceptional service that reflects the hotel’s commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

Duties:

·        Prepare, cook, and present menu items for banquets, meetings, and special events according to event orders and hotel standards.

·        Work closely with the Chef and culinary team to ensure accurate and timely food production.

·        Assist with setting up and breaking down banquet kitchen stations before and after events.

·        Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.

·        Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures in compliance with health regulations.

·        Assist in receiving, inspecting, and storing food supplies and ingredients.

·        Monitor food levels and replenish as needed during service.

·        Adapt quickly to changes in guest counts, menu adjustments, or special dietary requests.

·        Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

·        Support a positive and cooperative team environment, especially during high-volume service periods.

What you bring to the table:

1.     At least 2-3 years of direct banquet cooking experience in a fast-paced hotel environment
2.     A positive and hardworking attitude
3.     Ability to effectively communicate with team members.
4.     The ability to stay focused in a high volume, fast-paced industry and ensure accuracy and procedures are followed.