Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings•Escondido, CA

2d•$0 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is hiring a Part-Time Banquet Cook to be a part of producing beautiful weddings and memorable events. The Banquet Cook will help create unique events that clients and guests will cherish. The role requires teamwork, culinary leadership, service skills, and an engaging personality to ensure a memorable guest experience. The Banquet Cook is responsible for supporting the chef in all aspects of culinary operations, including purchasing, receiving, preparation, production, event execution, sanitation, food safety, stewarding, and guest satisfaction. Weekend availability is essential as the company operates when clients and guests are celebrating.

Requirements

Have banquet, catering and restaurant leadership experience
Are safety and sanitation experts
Possess a thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
Have willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done
Possess skills to be efficient under pressure

Responsibilities

Assists chef in the execution of banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood standards and specifications.
Assists in maintaining a clean kitchen by cleaning while working, following end of day cleaning procedures, and assisting with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cleaning.
Receives deliveries from approved suppliers and ensures all items are fresh, free from damage and to company standards and specifications. Stocks all food according to food safety protocols and FIFO procedures and ensures all are labeled appropriately.