Banquet Cook

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay•North Bend, OR

About The Position

The Banquet Cook prepares food with care and consistency, following banquet recipes and standards, and leads and inspires the banquet culinary team during assigned shifts. The role supports memorable banquet events through hospitality, quality, and teamwork. It also contributes to food-service delivery and setup, prepared-inventory management, kitchen preparation and production, and a clean, safe, collaborative kitchen environment. Team members may support stewarding or main-kitchen duties as needed and perform other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef or Banquet Chef.

Requirements

At least three years of exposure to a commercial kitchen environment, preferably in the casino or hospitality industry.
At least 18 years of age.
GED or high school diploma.
Must obtain a current Food Handler's Card and have working knowledge of applicable regulations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow and provide clear verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and positively with guests and teammates.
Must pass and remain compliant with Coquille Gaming Commission background-check and drug-free workplace policies.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings when business is busy.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally sit.
Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure, including when dealing with stressful situations or upset people.

Nice To Haves

Commercial kitchen experience in the casino or hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming space, and report safety concerns to the Safety Committee.
Champion guest-interaction standards and coach banquet team members to provide warm, polished service in alignment with Executive Chef and departmental guidelines.
Lead food-service delivery, setup, and execution for buffets, plated meals, and special events.
Support stewarding or main-kitchen preparation duties when needed.
Manage prepared inventory levels to ensure readiness for scheduled events.
Prepare and cook food to banquet standards, following recipes, procedures, and direction from the Banquet Chef.
Organize, complete, and monitor daily preparation, cleaning, and production lists.
Label, date, and store food products appropriately.
Cross-train and support main-kitchen production as a cook.
Communicate openly and positively with team members and supervisors.
Complete tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Executive Chef or Banquet Chef.
Support the team wherever needed and perform other duties as assigned.