Banquet Cook I
Core
Prepares, cooks, and presents dishes for banquet events, in-room dining, and cafeteria menus with consistency and attention to detail.
Role type
Entry-level banquet cook
Builds
Banquet events, in-room dining, and team member cafeteria menus
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Cooking and knife skills, ability to execute multiple cuisine styles, food portioning and plating, temperature control, reading banquet orders, operating kitchen equipment, cost control, compliance with health regulations
Preferred skills
Two years of experience in high-volume banquet or fine dining kitchen, Culinary Degree or formal training, Food Handler or ServSafe Certification
Technologies
Kitchen equipment
Responsibilities
Prepares, cooks, and presents items for Banquet Events, In Room Dining and Team Member Cafeteria menus; Assists with organizing daily prep, coordinating line setup, and guiding cooks; Oversees proper food portioning, plating, and temperature control; Executes a variety of cooking methods—baking, roasting, grilling, broiling, and steaming; Reads banquet event orders to estimate food requirements, requisitions supplies, and ensures proper storage, labeling, and rotation; Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely while monitoring cooking temperatures; Collaborates with stewarding and banquet teams to maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness for service; Minimizes food waste and upholds cost control; Ensures compliance with local health regulations, hotel standards, and all PPE and safety policies.