Banquet Cook

Wedgewood Weddings; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, accident and

life insurance

Health reimbursement account

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Wedgewood Weddings in Moraga, CA is seeking a Part-Time Banquet Cook to join our events-focused culinary team. You will support the chef across banquets, from prep and service to final presentation, helping create memorable dining experiences for our couples and guests.

The role emphasizes food safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. If you have banquet, catering, or high-volume restaurant experience and a passion for hospitality, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you to

Qualifications

• Must have banquet/catering or high-volume restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling best practices.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced events environment.
• Willingness to assist with all kitchen tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef in executing banquets per event order and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen; participate in regular deep cleaning.
• Receive deliveries; check freshness and quality against standards.
• Stock food items with proper labeling and FIFO processes.
• Support kitchen team with dishwashing and event execution.

Skills

Banquet experience

Catering and high-volume work

Food safety compliance

Team player

Work under pressure

Job description

Part Time Moraga, CA, US

Join Wedgewood Weddings as a Part-Time Banquet Cook – Weddings and Events

Are you ready to create unforgettable culinary experiences at beautiful weddings and memorable events? Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a talented and driven Part-Time Banquet Cook to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in making each event unique and cherished by our clients and guests. Your exceptional culinary skills, strong work ethic, and engaging personality will ensure every guest has a memorable dining experience.

Your Role:

• Culinary Excellence : Support the chef in all culinary operations, from purchasing and receiving to preparation and full event execution. Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Sanitation Superstar : Uphold the strictest standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the kitchen and event spaces.
• Guest Satisfaction : Ensure every dish meets Wedgewood Weddings' quality standards and delights our guests with its flavors and creativity.
• Team Player : Work collaboratively with the culinary team to create a seamless, synchronized event experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood's established standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen by following comprehensive cleaning procedures throughout the day and participating in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deep cleaning.
• Receive deliveries from approved suppliers, carefully inspecting all items to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with company standards.
• Stock all food items according to strict food safety protocols and FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures, ensuring proper labeling and rotation.
• Support the kitchen team wherever needed, including dishwashing, food preparation, and assisting with event execution.

What We're Looking For

• Experience : Proven track record in banquet, catering, or high-volume restaurant settings.
• Safety First : Expertise in implementing and upholding safety and sanitation best practices.
• Food Handling Knowledge : Thorough understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and presentation techniques.
• Can-Do Attitude : Willingness to take on any task necessary to ensure the success of each event.
• Efficiency Under Pressure : Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Enough about you; this is what you need to know about us: We're a family-owned business that's been revolutionizing the wedding industry since 1986 . Everyone knows weddings are stressful, and that's where we come in! With 70+ venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations and stress-free planning with our all-inclusive packages. Our expert team specializes in handling all the logistics, meaning clients can sidestep the headaches of planning a wedding.

We're a team of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless, fun, and unique events. Our goal? Delivering the best value, service, and convenience to every client, every time. That's why we hire people who are passionate about making each celebration truly special.

Why choose us:

• You’ll love the competitive pay
• favorable bonus plan
• PTO
• paid holidays
• sick leave
• medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance
• a company funded health reimbursement account
• or our 401(k) with company match

Growth-oriented culture – thrive in our dynamic "have fun" environment, with 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager positions filled through internal promotions.

Highly recommended workplace : 90% of our full-time team members endorse us as a great place to work, thanks to our collaborative culture and focus on employee satisfaction.

Are you ready to join our team and revolutionize the wedding industry? Come grow with us and make every day a celebration!

Wedgewood Weddings 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.