Banquet Cook III

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSA & Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life & Disability Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off

Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave

Growth & Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Travel Discounts for hotel team membes

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co is seeking an energetic Cook III to prepare and cook food for meetings, weddings, conferences, and events at Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center.

Focus areas include consistent quality, timely production, and teamwork for successful banquets. The role requires professional kitchen experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred, banquet or high-volume cooking experience is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and meet service deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned hot and cold menu items according to recipes, production lists, guest counts, and portion standards.
• Organize ingredients, equipment, and workstations to meet scheduled service times for banquets.
• Assist with banquet plating, buffet setup, replenishment, and breakdown.
• Maintain food safety, proper temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage to prevent contamination.
• Communicate progress, shortages, and concerns to the Banquet Supervisor.
• Attend daily briefings and required training; collaborate with culinary and banquet teams.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so.

The Cook III prepares and cooks food for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events at Luminary Hotel & Co. and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center. Key priorities include consistent food quality, timely production, proper food handling, and teamwork to ensure successful banquet service.

Essential Functions

Food Preparation and Quality: Complete daily prep and cooking assignments according to established recipes, production lists, guest counts, and portion standards. Prepare assigned hot and cold menu items, ensuring proper taste, texture, temperature, and presentation. Follow instructions for dietary restrictions and allergies; confirm any questions with the supervisor before preparing or serving food.

Banquet Production and Service: Organize ingredients, equipment, and workstations to meet scheduled service times. Assist with banquet plating, buffet setup, replenishment, and breakdown. Communicate preparation progress, shortages, and service concerns promptly to the Banquet Supervisor.

Food Safety and Sanitation: Use a calibrated thermometer to verify cooking, holding, cooling, and reheating temperatures; maintain required logs. Label, date, store, and rotate food correctly to maintain freshness and prevent contamination. Keep workstations, equipment, coolers, and storage areas clean and organized. Follow safe equipment practices and report hazards, injuries, or equipment problems immediately.

Cost Control and Teamwork: Follow portion standards and production quantities to reduce waste and control food costs. Handle ingredients and surplus food responsibly according to established procedures. Work respectfully with culinary, stewarding, and banquet service teams. Attend daily briefings and required training; perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous professional kitchen experience preferred; banquet or high-volume cooking experience is an advantage. Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, sanitation, and food safety. Ability to follow recipes and instructions, prioritize assignments, and meet service deadlines. Dependable attendance, clear communication, and willingness to learn. Completion of required food safety training.

Schedule and Physical Requirements

Must be available early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. Duties require prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and lifting to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed. Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail's newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida. A bright future with stellar benefits awaits!

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 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 members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)