Catering Banquet Coo

Wedgewood Weddings • Las Vegas, NV

4h

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a part-time Banquet Cook to support culinary operations for weddings and other events. The role supports the chef from purchasing and receiving through food preparation and event execution, while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety. The cook works collaboratively with the culinary team to help deliver a coordinated event experience and satisfying meals for guests.

The position involves assisting with banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and company standards, keeping the kitchen organized through regular and scheduled deep cleaning, inspecting deliveries from approved suppliers, and storing and rotating food safely using labeling and FIFO procedures. 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 needed to ensure event success.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; shifts may exceed eight hours and workweeks may exceed 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood Weddings’ established standards.
• Support culinary operations, including purchasing, 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 and store 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.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to support a seamless event experience.

Benefits

• Growth-oriented culture with opportunities for internal promotion; 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager positions are filled through internal promotions.

What This Job Offers

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