Banquet Cook

Banquet Cook

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• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. This position plays a vital role in preparing and executing high-quality food for events, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests. The ideal candidate will have experience in volume cooking, buffet service, and plate-up preparation for large events. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this dynamic role.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food in large quantities to accommodate events with up to 450 guests.
• Assist in buffet setup, as well as plate-up service for large banquets and events.
• Perform breakfast and live station cooking as needed.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as broilers, fryers, steamers, and convection ovens.
• Wash, peel, and prepare vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients for service.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient operations during events.
• Adapt to varying schedules and tasks based on event needs and business requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to all health and safety regulations.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience with volume cooking, ideally in a banquet or catering environment.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment such as broilers, fryers, steamers, and convection ovens.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education & Experience:

• Previous experience as a banquet cook or in a similar high-volume kitchen role is required.
• Culinary training or certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Hours:

• Five shifts per week, 30-40+ hours.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required based on event needs.

Physical Requirements of the Position:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions such as chopping, stirring, and plating.

OReilly Hospitality Management, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.