Banquet Cook: High-Volume Event Prep & Plating

The Culinary Institute of America; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America in Napa and St. Helena, CA seeks a Banquet Cook to collaborate with the Banquet Chef and Sous Chef on all aspects of culinary production for Special Events banquets.

You will handle accurate plating, food production, and service with attention to recipe specifications, waste reduction, and station organization. This role requires flexibility for days, nights, and weekends at CIA campuses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of cooking experience.
• California Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• 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 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.
• Organizes reach-in coolers and dry stock with proper storage and sanitation guidelines.
• Packs, stores and secures all food items with correct labeling and temperatures.
• Sets up and breaks down workstations.
• Assists other team members as needed or directed by Chefs.
• Maintains inventory of station pars and orders accordingly.

Skills

English proficiency

Culinary skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Culinary or equivalent

Tools

California Food Handler’s Certificate

HACCP or ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Culinary Institute of America in Napa and St. Helena, CA seeks a Banquet Cook to collaborate with the Banquet Chef and Sous Chef on all aspects of culinary production for Special Events banquets.

You will handle accurate plating, food production, and service with attention to recipe specifications, waste reduction, and station organization. This role requires flexibility for days, nights, and weekends at CIA campuses.