Lead Line & Banquet Cook

**Lead Line \& Banquet Cook** **Hilton Garden Inn Canton \| Canton MA** We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Line \& Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will play a critical part in both our daily restaurant operations and our large\-scale event services. You will report directly to the Director of Food \& Beverage, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. **Core Values** Ø We are a performance driven company that excels at meeting our objectives. Ø We deliver superior customer service and quality every day. Ø We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline. Ø We keep our word and do what is right. Ø We succeed through professional development and teamwork. Ø We recognize excellence and celebrate success. Ø We invest resources in the communities we serve. **Key Performance Standards:** Ø Banquet Execution: Lead the preparation and plating for large\-scale events, weddings, and conferences, ensuring timely service and consistent quality for all guests. Ø Line Operations: Manage a designated station on the line during service hours, demonstrating efficiency, speed, and precision in high\-pressure environments. Ø Quality Control: Monitor food preparation and plating to ensure all dishes adhere to established recipes, portion controls, and visual standards. Ø Inventory \& Prep Management: Assist in daily prep lists, manage station inventory, and communicate stock needs to the F\&B management team to minimize waste. Ø Food Safety \& Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, strictly following all health department regulations and internal food safety protocols. Ø Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen staff and front\-of\-house team to ensure smooth communication and seamless service transitions. Ø Leadership: Provide guidance and support to junior kitchen staff, fostering a professional and productive kitchen culture. **Requirements** Ø Proven experience as a line cook or banquet cook in a high\-volume, professional kitchen. Ø Strong understanding of various cooking techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen equipment. Ø Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by event schedules. Ø Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, collaborative environment. Ø Current Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain upon hiring). **Compensation \& Benefits** Ø This is an hourly position o Commensurate with experience; $28/hour. Ø Available benefits include: o Medical o Dental o Vision o 401(K) Savings program with a Company match o Paid Time off o As a member of the Hilton system, Hilton employees can take advantage of deeply discounted employee room rates at Hilton Hotels around the world Pay: $26\.00 \- $28\.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person