Banquet Culinary Specialist

Legends Global; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Oklahoma City seeks a banquet cook with expertise in all cooking techniques and Garde Manger to support high-volume events.

This role requires strong kitchen teamwork, adherence to HACCP and food safety standards, and the ability to prep, plate, and coordinate components with the Lead Cook and Executive Chef.

You must work nights, weekends and holidays, maintain par levels, records of production and waste, and uphold cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen during events.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a restaurant or banquet facility for high-volume events.
• Minimum of 1 year direct experience cooking food.

Responsibilities

• Produce menu items, maintain par levels, and ensure staff has needed supplies for events.
• Coordinate with Lead Cook to have all meal components ready on time.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen during shifts.
• Communicate between shifts for long cooking times and upcoming events.
• Follow HACCP regulations for cooling and storage; record production and waste.
• Respond to recipe questions with Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Ensure adherence to food preparation and sanitation standards.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Garde Manger

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Inventory control

Communication

Time management

Basic supervisory skills

Job description

Legends Global in Oklahoma City seeks a banquet cook with expertise in all cooking techniques and Garde Manger to support high-volume events.

This role requires strong kitchen teamwork, adherence to HACCP and food safety standards, and the ability to prep, plate, and coordinate components with the Lead Cook and Executive Chef.

You must work nights, weekends and holidays, maintain par levels, records of production and waste, and uphold cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen during events.