Banquet Cook

Opal Sol; Clearwater Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Opal Sol is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook with hotel kitchen experience to join our culinary team at Clearwater Beach. The ideal candidate is highly organized, maintains a clean and efficient workstation, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You will prepare high-quality banquet meals for events, follow standardized recipes, assist with setup, service and breakdown, and ensure food safety, presentation, and timely production in collaboration with the chefs and kitchen

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of banquet or hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of large-scale food preparation and banquet service.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet menus for events, meetings, and special functions
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with food safety and health regulations
• Assist with setup, service, and breakdown for banquet events as needed
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth service and timely food production
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products (FIFO)
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure event timelines are met
• Support other kitchen areas when needed

Skills

Banquet kitchen exp

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedBanquet Cookwith hotel experience to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, maintains a clean and efficient workstation, and works well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role supports banquet and event operations by preparing high-quality food that meets hotel standards for presentation, taste, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet menus for events, meetings, and special functions
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with food safety and health regulations
• Assist with setup, service, and breakdown for banquet events as needed
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth service and timely food production
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products (FIFO)
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure event timelines are met
• Support other kitchen areas when needed

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of2–3 years of banquet or hotel kitchen experiencepreferred
• Strong knowledge of large-scale food preparation and banquet service
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proven ability to work cleanly and efficiently
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Benefits

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, 401(k) and much more!

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactorily completing the checks outlined above. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.