Catering Banquet Coo

Wedgewood Weddings•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a part-time Banquet Cook to support culinary operations for weddings and other events. The role assists the chef with purchasing and receiving, 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 provide guests with a coordinated and enjoyable dining experience. The position involves executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and company standards; maintaining kitchen cleanliness through daily procedures and scheduled deep cleaning; inspecting deliveries from approved suppliers; and storing and rotating food using food-safety protocols and FIFO practices. Work may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, shifts longer than eight hours, and workweeks longer than 40 hours. Wedgewood Weddings is a family-owned business that has operated since 1986 and has more than 70 venues. It describes its culture as growth-oriented, collaborative, and focused on creating distinctive events. The company reports that 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager roles are filled through internal promotions and that 90% of full-time team members recommend it as a place to work.

Requirements

Proven experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume restaurant settings.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation best practices.
Thorough understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and presentation techniques.
Willingness to take on tasks necessary to ensure successful events.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.
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 food quality and presentation standards.
Keep the kitchen clean and organized 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.
Store food according to food-safety protocols and FIFO procedures, including proper labeling and rotation.
Collaborate with the culinary team to support a coordinated event experience and guest satisfaction.