Banquet Cook: Fast-Paced Event Kitchen Pro

Culinary Institue of America - California; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Banquet Cook is responsible for working in conjunction with the Banquet Chef and Sous Chef on all aspects of culinary production for Special Events banquets.

Education and experience requirements are listed; candidates should have strong knife skills, culinary proficiency, and the ability to work quickly and safely in a busy banquet setting at CIA California campuses in Napa and St. Helena.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of cooking experience.
• California Food Handler's Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• HACCP or ServSafe Certification a plus.
• Associate's Degree from a recognized Culinary Institution or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and expeditious production of plated recipes with strict adherence to all recipe specifications.
• Food production and plating for service as directed by Banquet Chef and Sous Chef.
• Efficient production with minimal waste during all phases of recipe preparation, production and service.
• Assists in food preparation including browning, heating and reheating.
• Prepares salad items, garnished and condiments.
• Prepares stocks, sauces, soups and vegetables.
• Carves buffet meats as requested by guests.
• Supports banquets and buffets by ensuring adequate stock of all items.
• Properly packs, stores and secures of all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging and all established procedures.
• Sets up and breaks down workstations.
• Assists other team members as needed or directed by Chefs.
• Maintains proper inventory of station pars on prep list and orders appropriately.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Culinary skills high level

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Customer service orientation

Energy and motivation

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Banquet Cook is responsible for working in conjunction with the Banquet Chef and Sous Chef on all aspects of culinary production for Special Events banquets.

Education and experience requirements are listed; candidates should have strong knife skills, culinary proficiency, and the ability to work quickly and safely in a busy banquet setting at CIA California campuses in Napa and St. Helena.