Banquet Cook — Elevate Large-Event Dining, Weekly Pay

Appellation Healdsburg; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Vacation and Sick Time Off

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

401(k) Matching

Holiday Pay

Your Birthday = Paid Holiday

Complimentary Meals

Employee Discounts – Discounted stays

Job summary

Appellation Healdsburg is seeking a versatile Banquet Cook to prepare and execute menu items for banquet events, weddings, conferences, and other special occasions. You will work with the Banquet Sous Chef and culinary leadership to maintain quality, timing, and presentation in a high-volume setting.

The role requires strong culinary technique, organization, and a focus on safe, clean workstations. Flexible schedule and weekend shifts are common for event-driven work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, banquet kitchen, restaurant, hotel, or high-volume culinary environment preferred.
• Knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and verbal or written instructions accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistency in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a culinary team.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and changing event requirements.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to Appellation’s culinary and hospitality standards.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move food products, equipment, and supplies as required by the position.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook banquet meals according to established recipes, production sheets, and instructions from the Banquet Sous Chef.
• Execute food preparation and cooking with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Assist with the preparation, plating, and presentation of banquet meals in accordance with Appellation standards.
• Work efficiently and effectively to ensure food is prepared and ready for service according to event timelines.
• Adjust preparation and cooking techniques as needed for different menus, cuisines, event themes, and guest requirements.
• Properly prepare and handle special dietary requests, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other identified dietary requirements.
• Maintain proper food quality, temperature, portioning, and presentation throughout production and service.
• Communicate effectively with the Banquet Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, CDCs, and other culinary team members regarding production, timing, quality, and service needs.
• Work collaboratively with the banquet and events teams to support smooth and timely execution of each event.
• Assist with preparation and organization of mise en place for upcoming events and services.
• Maintain an organized and fully stocked workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly receive, store, label, date, rotate, and handle food products in accordance with food safety standards and hotel procedures.
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, storage, portion control, and efficient use of ingredients.
• Maintain kitchen logs and follow established food safety procedures as required.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout all kitchen areas.
• Properly clean and maintain cooking equipment, tools, work surfaces, and assigned kitchen areas.
• Promptly report damaged or malfunctioning equipment, safety concerns, or product-quality issues to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Attend daily shift/line-up meetings and all required training and staff meetings.
• Follow all established recipes, procedures, health and safety standards, and direction from culinary leadership.
• Provide professional, respectful, and collaborative support to fellow Team Members.
• Understand and respond to guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner when applicable.
• Uphold Appellation’s culinary, hospitality, and brand standards in all aspects of the position.

Skills

Banquet kitchen experience

Food preparation techniques

Following recipes

Time management

Team collaboration

Food safety practices

Attention to detail

Adaptability to dietary requirements

Maintaining clean workstation

Professional demeanor

Lifting and moving duties

Job description

Appellation Healdsburg is seeking a versatile Banquet Cook to prepare and execute menu items for banquet events, weddings, conferences, and other special occasions. You will work with the Banquet Sous Chef and culinary leadership to maintain quality, timing, and presentation in a high-volume setting.

The role requires strong culinary technique, organization, and a focus on safe, clean workstations. Flexible schedule and weekend shifts are common for event-driven work.