Banquet Cook

Big Cedar Lodge; Ridgedale (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Big Cedar Lodge is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the banquet kitchen team in preparing and presenting meals for events of varying sizes. You will assist with cooking, plating and maintaining quality throughout service, coordinating with the Banquet Chef and front-of-house staff.

Your role emphasizes efficiency, food safety, and guest satisfaction, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items. Experience with high-volume catering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year culinary background.
• Strong cooking background with large-volume experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and assist with food production and quality during prep and service.
• Provide exceptional guest service through presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations and ensure culinary readiness.
• Help develop menus with the Banquet Chef as needed.
• Ensure recipes are followed and optimize cooking speed and quality.
• Maintain adequate supplies at all cooking stations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is functioning properly.
• Attend pre-shift to communicate menu changes and challenges.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary Background

Large-Volume Cooking

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Basic Computer Skills

Stamina for Extended Standing

Heavy Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Banquet Cooks primary role is to assist in preparation of cooking and presentation of meals in the banquet space. They are responsible for cooking meals for various sized banquets for Big Cedar Lodge. Banquet Cooks will be scheduled as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, monitors and assists with food production and ensure its quality and consistency during preparation and service execution.
• Provides exceptional guest service through careful execution and immaculate presentation of food and beverage.
• Monitors guest consumption levels and respond accordingly.
• Assists in daily kitchen operations and ensure its culinary readiness for service.
• Assists in developing menu in collaboration with Banquet Chef as needed.
• Assists in monitoring all food production and ensuring all recipes are constantly followed.
• Puts effort in optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality.
• Ensures adequacy of supplies at all cooking stations.
• Ensures all kitchen equipment is in good working order.
• Models and promotes good working relationships with Front of House managers and staff.
• Attends pre-shift with service and kitchen staff to communicate menu changes and any operational challenges.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year culinary background.
• Strong cooking background and have experience with large volume.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications- Word, Excel, Outlook
• Basic Computer Skills- using basic hardware and software
• Ability to stand for extended period of times
• Ability to bend, lift and carry heavy objects

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 5% or less

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular walking, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, bending, stooping, working with hands, etc.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Big Cedar Lodge