Banquet Cook II: High-Volume Event Kitchen Expert

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA & Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off

Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave

Growth & Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Discounts for hotel team

FREE meal (full-service hotel team)

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co. seeks a Cook II to independently prepare hot and cold menu items for meetings, weddings, conferences, and events at Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center. You will manage an assigned station, ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

The role requires solid cooking skills, good judgment, and the ability to maintain standards while supporting a team of cooks. Ephemeral shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional cooking experience.
• Banquet, hotel, or high-volume catering experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, recipe execution, knife skills, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to independently manage an assigned station and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure and meet service deadlines.
• Dependable attendance, clear communication, and willingness to support developing cooks.
• Completion of required food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare hot and cold menu items according to established recipes, production lists, guest counts, and portion standards.
• Apply proper cooking techniques to proteins, vegetables, starches, sauces, soups, and other items.
• Check seasoning, doneness, temperature, and presentation before service.
• Follow allergy and dietary instructions, confirming special preparation requirements with the supervisor.
• Organize and manage an assigned station, completing production within established timelines.
• Review event details and communicate ingredients, equipment, and staffing needs to the Banquet Supervisor.
• Execute banquet plating, buffet setup, replenishment, and breakdown.
• Monitor food quality and quantities during service and communicate adjustments needed.
• Support Cook III team members with preparation methods, station organization, and established standards.
• Use calibrated thermometer to verify temperatures; complete required logs.
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and rotation.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas.
• Follow safe equipment practices and report hazards, injuries, and equipment problems promptly.
• Follow production quantities and portion standards to control food costs and reduce waste.
• Attend daily briefings and required training.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Banquet/HOTEL/high-volume catering

Cooking techniques & knife skills

Station management & multi-tasking

Quality under pressure

Attendance & communication

Food safety training completion

Job description

Luminary Hotel & Co. seeks a Cook II to independently prepare hot and cold menu items for meetings, weddings, conferences, and events at Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center. You will manage an assigned station, ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

The role requires solid cooking skills, good judgment, and the ability to maintain standards while supporting a team of cooks. Ephemeral shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.