Catering Banquet Cook
About The Position
Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a part-time Banquet Cook to support weddings and other events. The cook supports the chef across culinary operations, including purchasing and receiving, food preparation, and event execution, while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and food safety. The role also helps ensure guests enjoy a memorable dining experience and works collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver smooth events. The position includes assisting with banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and company standards; maintaining kitchen cleanliness through routine and scheduled deep cleaning; inspecting deliveries; and storing, labeling, and rotating food according to food safety and FIFO procedures. The cook may provide driving support, assist with preparation, perform carving services during events, and take on additional culinary duties as needed. Regular availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required, as are shifts longer than eight hours and workweeks exceeding 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 for the success of each event.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Availability for shifts longer than 8 hours and workweeks longer than 40 hours.
Responsibilities
- Support the chef in culinary operations, including purchasing and receiving, preparation, and full event execution.
- Assist the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood Weddings' established standards.
- Maintain food quality and presentation standards so dishes meet company expectations and delight guests.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen by following cleaning procedures throughout the day 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, label, and rotate food items according to food safety protocols and FIFO procedures.
- Provide driving support as needed.
- Assist with kitchen preparation and perform carving services during events.
- Perform additional culinary duties as needed to support smooth event operations.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create a seamless event experience.
Benefits
- Growth-oriented culture with internal promotion opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
