Banquet Cook I
Core
Prepare, cook, and present high-quality food for banquet functions, weddings, conferences, and meetings at a high-energy hotel.
Role type
Banquet Cook I
Builds
Banquet menus for weddings, conferences, meetings, and group events
Domain
Hospitality / Culinary
Required skills
Knife skills, Pantry/grill/sauté station operation, Grill cooking temperature control, Sauté techniques, Mother sauces knowledge, Kitchen equipment operation, Food safety and sanitation compliance, Inventory management, Buffet setup and plating, Carving station management, Last-minute change adaptation
Preferred skills
Formal culinary training or associate degree, SERV Safe Certification
Technologies
Commercial kitchen equipment, Walk-in coolers
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook banquet menu items per recipes and portion standards, Set up and stock workstations, Coordinate food prep with event timelines, Collaborate on dietary restrictions and themed meals, Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, Assist with buffet setup, plating, and live cooking stations, Train and mentor junior staff, Adapt to fast-paced event environments
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC