Banquet Chef - Casino jobs in Wyoming

The Banquet Chef Training Specialist is responsible for providing excellent culinary experiences for our events and banquets. The position will also assist in training, mentoring and supporting culinary staff in the kitchens throughout the park. In this position, you will work directly with the the Director of Culinary Services and the Regional Chefs. This position is based out of Mammoth Hot Springs, in the north end of Yellowstone, but requires frequent travel and overnight stays in the park. 

• Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service.
• Participate and support in banquet and event preparation and execution.
• Train, support, mentor and follow-up with all hot and cold food preparation positions including prep cooks, cafeteria cooks, AM and PM line cooks and pantry personnel in food handling and culinary fundamentals.
• Develop and maintain an effective and productive working relationship with the field food managers and the Food & Beverage Support Staff.
• Maintain established Xanterra standards of sanitation throughout the BOH operation.
• Ensure that NPS approved food specifications, recipes and preparation methods are being adhered to.
• Identify safety and sanitation concerns while on location and provide corrective action to be taken by the field food managers.
• Assist in gathering all necessary resource manual components as directed before the field operations are closed for the season.
• Train and retrain Knife and Blade Safety on a regularly scheduled basis while in the field.

• .Commitment to providing excellent guest service.
•  2 years of Banquet and Catering Production experience required.
•  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to teach and direct employees to accomplish their work-related goals.
•  Ability to prioritize time and workload.
•  Ability to work cooperatively within the department and Company.
•  Working knowledge of all equipment used within the BOH operation.
•  Advanced knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards required.
•  Advanced knowledge of food preparation methods and techniques required.
•  Knowledge of Yellowstone Park food operations helpful.
•  Knowledge of Company structure and policies helpful.
•  Must have a valid driver’s license.
•  Certification in the ServeSafe food-handling program is required. Workshops will be provided if not currently certified.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
• Must be able to walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in differing environments; i.e., cold freezers, hot prep areas, outside areas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.