Banquet Cook: High-Volume Event Prep & Safety

Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Union Benefits

Job summary

Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South is seeking a dedicated banquet cook to manage all aspects of on-site food production for banquets. The role emphasizes timely preparation, strict sanitation, and consistent high-quality plating for events.

You will coordinate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, maintain kitchen safety, and support long-range planning while ensuring reports and forms are completed daily. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all hotel staff across departments.
• Knowledge of back of house restaurant and banquet operating procedures.
• Ability to learn and use new technology.
• Knowledge of incident and accident prevention involving kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the food production for banquets, including food preparation according to the description.
• Adhere to sanitation practices.
• Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
• Set up station with predetermined method place required to service all banquet functions.
• Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure the total customer satisfaction.
• Consult with Executive Chef and Sous Chef daily and other departments related to Food & Beverage as needed.
• Relay all pertinent information to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Assist and participate in long range planning.
• Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
• Arrive at workplace on time in full uniform prepared with tools and all equipment needed for service.
• Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.

Skills

Professional interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Reading/writing

Kitchen safety

Decision making

Food preparation knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South is seeking a dedicated banquet cook to manage all aspects of on-site food production for banquets. The role emphasizes timely preparation, strict sanitation, and consistent high-quality plating for events.

You will coordinate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, maintain kitchen safety, and support long-range planning while ensuring reports and forms are completed daily. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required.