Banquet Cook

Philadelphia Country Cl; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Employee meals provided

Benefits package

Job summary

Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA, is seeking a talented Banquet Cook to join our award-winning culinary team. You will prepare and plate high-quality banquet dishes for weddings, member events, and private functions.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of professional cooking experience in a country club, hotel, catering, or upscale restaurant, with strong knife skills, solid culinary fundamentals, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional cooking experience in country club, hotel, catering, banquet, or upscale restaurant.
• Strong knife skills and solid culinary fundamentals.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet menu items according to recipes and production schedules.
• Execute service for weddings, member events, corporate functions, golf outings, and private events.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, starches, sauces, and accompaniments with consistency and precision.
• Maintain organized mise en place and ensure all production is completed before service.
• Plate and finish dishes during banquet service while maintaining presentation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols.
• Assist with banquet setup, breakdown, and transportation of food throughout the club.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and fellow cooks to deliver exceptional events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

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Full Time-Full Benefits Full-Time Service Gladwyne, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1089

Philadelphia Country Club | Gladwyne, PA

Join One of the Region's Premier Culinary Teams

Philadelphia Country Club is seeking a talented and motivated Banquet Cook to join our award-winning culinary team. From elegant weddings and member celebrations to golf tournaments and private events, our banquet kitchen produces exceptional cuisine for some of the area's most prestigious occasions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in executing high-quality food with consistency and attention to detail, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Banquet Cook, you'll play a key role in preparing and executing exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests. Responsibilities include:

Prepare banquet menu items according to recipes and production schedules.

Execute service for weddings, member events, corporate functions, golf outings, and private events.

Prepare proteins, vegetables, starches, sauces, and accompaniments with consistency and precision.

Maintain organized mise en place and ensure all production is completed before service.

Plate and finish dishes during banquet service while maintaining presentation standards.

Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergy protocols.

Assist with banquet setup, breakdown, and transportation of food throughout the club.

Work collaboratively with chefs and fellow cooks to deliver exceptional events.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years of professional cooking experience in a country club, hotel, catering, banquet, or upscale restaurant.

Strong knife skills and solid culinary fundamentals.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork.

Passion for hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences.

ServSafe Certification preferred.

Why Philadelphia Country Club?

Philadelphia Country Club has a long-standing reputation for culinary excellence and exceptional hospitality. You'll work alongside a talented team committed to craftsmanship, creativity, and continuous improvement while serving one of the finest private clubs in the country.

We offer:

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

A collaborative, team-first kitchen culture

Exposure to a wide variety of upscale banquet and event cuisine

Uniforms and employee meals provided

Benefits package available for eligible full-time employees

Schedule

Banquet events require flexibility. Candidates should be available to work a schedule that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Philadelphia Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.