Banquet Cook (Full-Time) – Culinary / Event Production

Delavan Holdings; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, WI is seeking a Banquet Cook to prepare hot and cold items for banquet events, following BEOs and recipe standards. You will support large-scale event production, ensuring quality and timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 1 year of cooking experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to read banquet orders. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected to match event schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience required.
• Ability to read and execute banquet event orders (BEOs) accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items for banquet events according to function sheets and BEO specifications.
• Review and confirm daily banquet production needs with the Chef or Sous Chef.
• Execute food preparation tasks including cutting, slicing, dicing, peeling, and portioning ingredients.
• Organize and prioritize banquet food production to ensure timely event execution.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and dating to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines for banquet service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas, including tables, shelving, and refrigeration units.
• Monitor inventory and assist in ensuring all required food items are prepared and available for events.
• Communicate with culinary leadership regarding station status and production needs.
• Assist with general kitchen duties and support other culinary areas as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operational procedures.
• Complete closing duties and ensure proper kitchen reset after service.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Read and execute BEOs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Banquet Cook and play a key role in preparing high-quality food for banquet events and special functions. In this fast-paced culinary position, you’ll be responsible for executing menu items based on banquet event orders (BEOs), maintaining food quality standards, and supporting large-scale event production. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in organized, high-volume kitchen environments and enjoy working behind the scenes to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full Time


• Shift: Flexible (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays based on events)


• Department: Banquets / Culinary Operations

What You’ll Do

• Prepare hot and cold menu items for banquet events according to function sheets and BEO specifications


• Review and confirm daily banquet production needs with the Chef or Sous Chef


• Execute food preparation tasks including cutting, slicing, dicing, peeling, and portioning ingredients


• Organize and prioritize banquet food production to ensure timely event execution


• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and dating to ensure freshness and reduce waste


• Follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines for banquet service


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all work areas, including tables, shelving, and refrigeration units


• Monitor inventory and assist in ensuring all required food items are prepared and available for events


• Communicate with culinary leadership regarding station status and production needs


• Assist with general kitchen duties and support other culinary areas as needed


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operational procedures


• Complete closing duties and ensure proper kitchen reset after service

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience required


• Strong knife skills and basic culinary technique required


• Ability to read and execute banquet event orders (BEOs) accurately


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment


• Team-oriented with strong communication skills


• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow direction from culinary leadership


• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time


• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly


• Frequent bending, reaching, chopping, and repetitive motion


• Ability to work in hot kitchen environments for long durations

Work Environment

• Fast-paced banquet and event-driven kitchen environment


• High-volume food production for weddings, conferences, and special events


• Exposure to heat, kitchen equipment, and sharp tools


• Team-oriented setting requiring constant communication and coordination


• Requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak event seasons


• Active role requiring continuous movement and focus under time constraints

About Lake Lawn Resort

Located on Delavan Lake, Lake Lawn Resort is a premier hospitality destination known for exceptional service and a strong team culture. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a steady role, this is a great place to grow.

Disclaimer

This role includes a variety of responsibilities to support daily operations.