Banquet Cook | HOTEL DU PONT | Wilmington, DE

PM Hotel Group • Wilmington, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing hot and cold dishes for banquet events in accordance with HOTEL DU PONT standards and established recipes. This role involves setting up and breaking down kitchen stations, ensuring proper organization, cleanliness, and mise en place. The cook will execute plating and portioning with consistency and precision across high-volume covers, maintain proper food handling, storage, and temperature control in compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborate with Banquet Captains and the culinary team for seamless event execution. Additionally, the role requires keeping the kitchen and prep areas clean and orderly throughout service.

Requirements

• Experienced cook
• Detail-oriented and composed under pressure
• Commitment to consistency and quality
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organized, reliable, and accountable to the standards of a luxury property
• Flexible with scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Prior banquet, hotel, or high-volume catering kitchen experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold dishes for banquet events in accordance with HOTEL DU PONT standards and established recipes
• Set up and break down kitchen stations, ensuring proper organization, cleanliness, and mise en place
• Execute plating and portioning with consistency and precision across high-volume covers
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and temperature control in compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with Banquet Captains and the culinary team to ensure seamless, timely execution of each event
• Keep kitchen and prep areas clean and orderly throughout service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed