Cook I - Banquets (Full Time)
Core
Prepare, cook, and present high-quality food for banquet functions, weddings, conferences, and meetings at a luxury resort.
Role type
Entry-level banquet cook (IC)
Builds
Banquet menus and large-volume meals for group events
Domain
Hospitality / Culinary
Required skills
Knife skills, grill and sauté techniques, mother sauces knowledge, kitchen equipment operation, buffet setup, food safety and sanitation standards, inventory management, ability to lift 35+ lbs, ability to stand for extended periods
Preferred skills
Formal culinary training or associate degree, SERV Safe Certification
Technologies
Commercial kitchen equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook banquet menu items according to recipes and portion standards, set up and stock workstations, coordinate food preparation with event timelines, collaborate with catering teams on dietary restrictions and themed meals, maintain cleanliness of kitchen and prep areas, assist with buffet setup and live cooking stations, manage inventory and notify supervisors of shortages, train and mentor junior staff, adapt to last-minute changes in a fast-paced environment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC