Banquet Cook — Precision Plating for High-Impact Events

Thompson Hotels, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Family bonding time

Adoption assistance

Room discounts

Free meals during shifts

Education assistance

Job summary

The Banquet Cook at Thompson Austin is a culinary position requiring basic culinary skills or related experience and good communication with colleagues. You will support banquet and event service by cooking, plating, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of banquet and event culinary experience, knife skills, and a strong focus on food safety and sanitation. Hyatt Thompson team culture emphasizes guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires fair communication skills.
• 2-3 years of banquet and event culinary experience.
• Knife skills and basic food knowledge are important.
• Desire to satisfy guests in a fast-paced setting.
• Capable of performing repetitious duties.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and plating diagrams.
• Recipe conversion understanding.
• Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
• Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and proper handling of utensils and equipment.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook banquet and event dishes to meet quality standards.
• Plate and present dishes with attention to detail and garnishing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout service.
• Follow recipes and plating diagrams; ensure timely food production during events.

Skills

Banquet culinary experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication skills

Read and follow recipes

Plating and presentation

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Repetitious task handling

Job description

The Banquet Cook at Thompson Austin is a culinary position requiring basic culinary skills or related experience and good communication with colleagues. You will support banquet and event service by cooking, plating, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of banquet and event culinary experience, knife skills, and a strong focus on food safety and sanitation. Hyatt Thompson team culture emphasizes guest satisfaction and teamwork.