Banquet Cook: Craft Personal, High-Impact Events

kimptonhotelsandrestaurantscareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a banquet cook to lead all aspects of food production for events. You’ll prepare high-quality items, set up stations, and ensure strict sanitation.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced hotel banquet setting, read recipes accurately, and collaborate across departments. A Food Handler Certificate is preferred; experience with banquets is highly valued; join a team that celebrates individuality and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Prior banquet or cook experience is preferred and a Food Handler Certificate (if applicable).
• Clear communication and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read recipes and accurately follow instructions.
• Successful in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and able to build displays.
• Strong love for cooking and phenomenal service!

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food items for customers in a timely and consistent manner.
• Accurately set up food stations for events as designed and requested.
• Practice sanitation and safety through daily cleaning, labeling, and accurate storage of all items.
• Follow all quality standards and attendance policies.
• Work varying schedules to reflect business needs including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Cooperatively and collaboratively work with other departments as needed.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants seeks a banquet cook to lead all aspects of food production for events. You’ll prepare high-quality items, set up stations, and ensure strict sanitation.

You'll thrive in a fast-paced hotel banquet setting, read recipes accurately, and collaborate across departments. A Food Handler Certificate is preferred; experience with banquets is highly valued; join a team that celebrates individuality and guest-focused service.