Banquet & Catering Cook — Craft Elite Event Dining

Makeready Llc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO / PTO exchange

Maternity / paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k / company match

Job summary

Makeready LLC in Houston is seeking an Events & Catering Cook to help prepare and execute banquet and catering menu items for meetings, weddings, and events, delivering consistency, quality, and timely service.

You'll work with the Banquet Chef and culinary team to follow recipes, maintain kitchen stations, and uphold food safety standards, supporting setup and breakdown in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook banquet and catering menu items according to recipes.
• Meet event schedules and service standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with chefs to ensure smooth event execution.
• Prior experience as a Line Cook in banquets or high-volume kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for banquet and catering events according to recipes and specifications.
• Execute food production in a timely manner to meet event schedules.
• Ensure consistency in quality, portioning, and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned kitchen stations.
• Follow all food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with food prep, inventory organization, and storage as needed.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team to ensure smooth event execution.
• Conduct quality checks on food before service to meet standards.

Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety

Banquet & Catering

Team Communication

Flexibility

High-Volume Kitchen

Stamina

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Makeready LLC in Houston is seeking an Events & Catering Cook to help prepare and execute banquet and catering menu items for meetings, weddings, and events, delivering consistency, quality, and timely service.

You'll work with the Banquet Chef and culinary team to follow recipes, maintain kitchen stations, and uphold food safety standards, supporting setup and breakdown in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.