Catering Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a part-time Banquet Cook to help deliver culinary experiences for weddings and events. The cook supports the chef across culinary operations, including purchasing and receiving, food preparation, and event execution. The role is responsible for maintaining food quality and presentation, cleanliness and food safety, and guest satisfaction while working collaboratively with the culinary team. The position involves assisting with banquet execution according to Banquet Event Order details and company standards; cleaning and organizing the kitchen throughout the day and participating in scheduled deep cleaning; inspecting deliveries from approved suppliers; and storing, labeling, and rotating food using food-safety protocols and FIFO procedures. Regular availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required. Shifts may exceed eight hours, and workweeks may exceed 40 hours. Wedgewood Weddings is a family-owned business founded in 1986, with more than 70 venues. The company describes its culture as growth-oriented and collaborative, and says that 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager roles are filled through internal promotions.

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 the success of each event.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Ability to work 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' established standards.
Support culinary operations, including purchasing and receiving, preparation, and full event execution.
Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety in the kitchen and event spaces.
Clean and organize the kitchen throughout the day and participate 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, ensuring proper labeling and rotation.
Work collaboratively with the culinary team to support seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.