Banquet Cook

Hideaway Golf Club; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K Matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Daily Lunch Program

Job summary

Hideaway Golf Club in California seeks a Banquet Cook to prepare, cook, and execute high-quality food for banquets, private events, and large-scale club operations. You will focus on large-batch cooking, setup, and consistent execution of approved recipes, working under banquet and culinary leadership.

Responsibilities include reviewing BEOs, producing mise en place, supporting various service formats, and ensuring proper temperatures and portion control.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquets, catering, hotels, resorts, or high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to produce large batches with consistent quality and portion control.
• Knowledge of recipe scaling, production planning, and bulk cooking methods.
• Ability to read recipes, BEOs, production sheets, and schedules.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food for banquets, private events, member functions, and club operations.
• Execute and scale batch recipes with consistent flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Operate convection ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, and other high-volume equipment safely.
• Review BEOs, menus, and production sheets to meet event deadlines.
• Maintain quality, portion control, and proper temperatures across all services.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Batch scaling

Food safety practices

Read BEOs

Teamwork

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Description

Non-Exempt | Full-Time Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Pet Insurance

401K Matching | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | Daily Lunch Program

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and Designated Culinary Leadership

POSITION SUMMARY

The Banquet Cook prepares, cooks, and executes high-quality food for banquets, private events, club functions, and large-scale culinary operations at Hideaway Golf Club. The position focuses on large-batch cooking, preparation, high-volume production, and consistent execution of approved recipes and menus. Under the direction of banquet and culinary leadership, the Banquet Cook uses sound organization, production techniques, and time management to deliver consistent flavor, temperature, appearance, and quality regardless of guest count.

LARGE-BATCH COOKING & FOOD PRODUCTION

• Prepare large quantities of food for banquets, private events, member functions, and club operations.
• Execute and accurately scale batch recipes, maintaining consistent flavor, texture, seasoning, yield, and presentation.
• Use high-volume methods including roasting, braising, grilling, sautéing, steaming, and bulk sauce and stock preparation.
• Safely operate applicable commercial equipment, including convection and combi ovens, steamers, and tilt skillets.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, starches, soups, sauces, and other components to required quantities.
• Monitor cook times, batch temperatures, and holding procedures; account for equipment capacity and batch size.

BANQUET PREPARATION & EVENT EXECUTION

• Review banquet event orders (BEOs), menus, production sheets, and preparation schedules.
• Complete assigned mise en place and production to event deadlines.
• Support plated banquets, buffets, family-style service, action stations, and other event formats.
• Follow portioning and plating specifications across all guest meals.
• Coordinate readiness and finishing times with banquet leadership and fellow cooks.
• Communicate shortages, delays, and production challenges before they affect service.
• Assist with event breakdown, safe storage of remaining food, and kitchen reset.

FOOD QUALITY & CONSISTENCY

• Follow approved recipes and specifications; obtain approval before substitutions or changes.
• Taste and evaluate food throughout production and correct quality issues before service.
• Maintain proper cooking, holding, and serving temperatures while protecting product quality.
• Account for the effects of batch size and holding time on final flavor and texture.
• Control portions and minimize food waste through responsible handling and preparation.

ORGANIZATION, EFFICIENCY & TEAMWORK

• Maintain an organized, clean, and adequately stocked production area.
• Prioritize tasks based on event schedules and leadership direction.
• Work efficiently and independently while supporting team production needs.
• Provide clear updates on progress, product requirements, and completed assignments.
• Adapt to changes in event attendance, menus, or service priorities.
• Take appropriate initiative to help teammates and support other outlets as needed.

FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION

• Follow club procedures and applicable health regulations.
• Use correct storage, labeling, dating, cooling, reheating, and temperature-control practices, especially for bulk batches.
• Prevent cross-contamination and follow allergen-handling procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Immediately report food safety concerns, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional cooking experience, preferably in banquets, catering, hotels, resorts, clubs, or other high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to produce large batches with consistent quality and portion control.
• Knowledge of recipe scaling, production planning, and bulk cooking methods.
• Ability to read recipes, BEOs, production sheets, and schedules.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety practices.
• Strong organization, communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive preparation tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.
• Work safely around heat, steam, cold temperatures, heavy containers, and commercial equipment.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Quality & Consistency: Meet established standards across every batch and event size.
• Timeliness & Preparation: Finish assigned production by established deadlines.
• Accountability & Ownership: Communicate challenges early and follow tasks through to completion.
• Efficiency & Waste Control: Use ingredients, portions, equipment, and time responsibly.
• Teamwork & Initiative: Support colleagues and adapt to changing priorities.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness: Follow sanitation and safe bulk-food handling procedures.

OUR CULINARY COMMITMENT

Our culinary North Star is Consistency and Excellence. We measure success not only by quantity produced, but by exceptional quality for every guest, whether serving 20 or 200. We take ownership, support one another, and approach each event with care. Make it matter. Make it real. Make it better.

AAP/EEO Statement

Hideaway Golf Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.