Banquet Cook: Plating & Buffet Service

StepStone Hospitality; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Hospitality is seeking an ambitious banquet team member for Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. You will support the banquet kitchen, handle plating, and ensure smooth event service with a customer-focused approach.

Flexibility is required to cover first and third shifts, weekends, and holidays. You will follow recipes, keep areas sanitary, and assist with various kitchen tasks as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in a relevant kitchen or banquet role.
• Ability to work independently and stay motivated.
• Excellent customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Able to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and speed.

Responsibilities

• Collects food and beverage products and small wares required for item preparation.
• Operates food production equipment according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing assigned items for banquet service.
• Assists in plating food items for service.
• Notifies Banquet Chef or kitchen management in advance of expected product shortages.
• Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Banquet Chef.
• Makes sure that all items are wrapped, dated, labeled and stored properly.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and small wares to the proper areas.
• Cleans banquet preparation and serving equipment.
• Cleans assigned work-station areas.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Carves food on buffet line.
• Keeps walk‑ins clean and organized.
• Attends kitchen staff meetings.
• Works action stations as needed.
• Sets‑up plating line for banquets and assists with plating duties.
• Assists with preparation of other food products in any other area of the kitchen as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Attention to detail

High-pressure adaptability

Professionalism

Tools

Food production equipment

Job description

StepStone Hospitality is seeking an ambitious banquet team member for Le Meridien | Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. You will support the banquet kitchen, handle plating, and ensure smooth event service with a customer-focused approach.

Flexibility is required to cover first and third shifts, weekends, and holidays. You will follow recipes, keep areas sanitary, and assist with various kitchen tasks as part of a collaborative team.