Banquet Cook

Hotel Covington; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event center in Kentucky is seeking a Banquet Cook responsible for preparing and cooking menu items for various events. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen while ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. The candidate should have basic kitchen knowledge, knife skills, and a positive attitude toward teamwork, with the ability to function in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and directions.
• Be willing to work until the job is complete and perform other duties assigned.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and management of food.
• Sanitation, organization, and storage of all kitchen equipment.
• Executing and delivering food to outlets in a timely fashion.

Skills

Basic kitchen knowledge

Knife skills

Sanitation

Excellent oral communication

Education

18 years of age minimum

Serv-Safe Certified (preferred)

Job description

Banquet Cook
Principal responsibility is to prepare and cook selected menu from standard recipes to provide all guests with an exceptional experience for contracted events at The Madison Event Center.

About The Madison Event Center:
The Madison Event Center is an industry-leading event space for weddings, corporate events, and similar occasions. Over two decades we have successfully hosted thousands of events. Our events are planned with our Details Specialists and executed by our Operations Managers and banquet team. Menu selections and event details are final at least 10 days prior to the event allowing for flawless execution and an exceptional experience for our guests.

Duties:

• Daily preparation and proper management of food
• Daily cleaning, sanitation, organization, and storage of all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Receiving new stock with proper rotation of all old stock
• Executing and delivering all food to proper outlets in a timely fashion
• Maintaining dish area in a sanitary fashion including washing, sanitizing, putting dishes away, sweeping, and mopping
• Work with all team members on daily tasks
• All other duties assigned

Schedule:

• Scheduled hours will vary, a minimum of 32 hours each week
  

Qualifications:

• Basic kitchen knowledge, ability to read and follow recipes
• Knife skills, sanitation, and proper kitchen etiquette
• A positive and upbeat attitude and work well with all team members
• Must be 18 years of age
• Preferred Serv-Safe Certified
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must be able to work weekends
• Punctual
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills
• Ability to follow directions and remain organized
• Be willing to work until the job is complete and perform other duties assigned
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Be able to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time
• Be able to reach, bend, and safely lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds with assistance
  

Uniform Requirements:

• Black non-slip shoes with black socks
• Clean short sleeve shirt
• Additional details outlined in Uniform Policy