Catering Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings • Temecula, CA

2h • $0 - $25

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is hiring a full-time Banquet Cook to support culinary operations for weddings and other events. The role supports the chef through purchasing and receiving, food preparation, and event execution, while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety. The cook helps ensure each dish meets company standards and contributes to a coordinated, memorable guest experience.

The position may be based at a Wedgewood Weddings location in Temecula, Fallbrook, or Corona, California. Regular availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required. Shifts may exceed eight hours, and workweeks may exceed 40 hours.

Requirements

• Proven experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume restaurant settings.
• Expertise in implementing and upholding safety and sanitation best practices.
• Thorough understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and presentation techniques.
• Willingness to take on tasks necessary to ensure each event succeeds.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Regular availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts longer than eight hours and workweeks longer than 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood Weddings standards.
• Support culinary operations, including purchasing and receiving, preparation, and full event execution.
• Maintain food quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen by following daily cleaning procedures and participating in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deep cleaning.
• Receive deliveries from approved suppliers and inspect items for freshness, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Stock food according to food-safety protocols and FIFO procedures, including proper labeling and rotation.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and event spaces.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to support a coordinated event experience and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Growth-oriented culture with internal promotion opportunities; 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager positions are filled through internal promotions.
• Collaborative culture and focus on employee satisfaction; 90% of full-time team members endorse Wedgewood Weddings as a great place to work.

What This Job Offers

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