Banquet Cook: High-Volume Event Kitchen Pro

Lake Lawn Resort; Lake Lawn (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Lawn Resort in Wisconsin is seeking a Banquet Cook to support high-volume banquet and special event production. You will prepare hot and cold menu items, follow BEOs, and ensure food quality and presentation meet our standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. This full-time role requires flexibility to cover events during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience.
• Strong knife skills and basic culinary technique.
• Ability to read and execute banquet event orders (BEOs) accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with strong communication 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

Banquet event orders (BEOs)

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lake Lawn Resort in Wisconsin is seeking a Banquet Cook to support high-volume banquet and special event production. You will prepare hot and cold menu items, follow BEOs, and ensure food quality and presentation meet our standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. This full-time role requires flexibility to cover events during evenings, weekends, and holidays.