Banquet cook

The Royal Ashburn Golf Club; Whitby; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ashburn Golf Club in Whitby, ON is seeking a Banquet Cook for weddings, corporate events, and special functions. This full-time, on-site position collaborates with the Executive Chef to ensure quality, portion control, and timely service for large groups.

The role requires banquet and high-volume cooking skills, strict adherence to food safety, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Banquet cooking experience in high-volume events.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper handling practices.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and plating specs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items for weddings and events.
• Set up banquet stations and coordinate with serving staff.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation across kitchen areas.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, and storage of food items.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure timely service.

Skills

Banquet cooking

High-volume cooking

Buffet service

Plated service

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Culinary certification

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Food Handler certification

Job description

Company Description

The Royal Ashburn Golf Club is a world-class 18-hole public golf facility, ranked among the Top 50 public golf courses in Canada. Located in the community of Ashburn near Whitby, ON, the club is known for its exceptional course, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community ties. In addition to golf, Royal Ashburn hosts weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, supported by a dedicated hospitality and culinary team. Guests can enjoy quality food and service at Butlers Pub & Grill and throughout the event spaces. The club prides itself on creating unforgettable experiences and exceeding guest expectations.

Role Description

The Banquet Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting menu items for weddings, corporate events, and special functions at The Royal Ashburn Golf Club. This full-time, on-site role is based in Whitby, ON and involves working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to ensure consistent quality, portion control, and timely service for large groups. Daily tasks include setting up banquet stations, preparing ingredients, following standardized recipes, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in all kitchen areas. The Banquet Cook coordinates with serving staff to ensure smooth service during events, assists with buffet and plated meal execution, and helps with inventory, receiving, and proper storage of food items. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required based on event schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong banquet and high-volume cooking skills, including experience with buffet and plated service, food preparation, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices in accordance with local health regulations.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and plating specifications while maintaining consistent quality.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff during busy events.
• Good time management and organizational abilities, including working efficiently under pressure and meeting service deadlines.
• Previous experience as a banquet cook, line cook, or similar kitchen role in a restaurant, hotel, or event venue is an asset.
• Culinary training, apprenticeship, or relevant certification is an advantage; Food Handler or equivalent certification preferred.
• Capability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry supplies, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.