Banquet Cook — Fast-Paced Event Plating & Prep

Culinary Institute of America; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Part-time Banquet Cook to support banquet events at CIA California campuses (Copia in Napa and Greystone in St. Helena).

You will work with Banquet Chef and Sous Chef to produce plated recipes and buffet items, with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and sanitation. Qualifications include minimum one year cooking experience, High School Diploma, and California Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One 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 experience (preferred).
• Background in a fine dining restaurant establishment (preferred).

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.
• Performs tasks related to organization of reach-in coolers, dry stock with proper storage and security and sanitation guidelines.
• 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.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Culinary skills

Spanish?

English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Part-time Banquet Cook to support banquet events at CIA California campuses (Copia in Napa and Greystone in St. Helena).

You will work with Banquet Chef and Sous Chef to produce plated recipes and buffet items, with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and sanitation. Qualifications include minimum one year cooking experience, High School Diploma, and California Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.