Banquet Lead Prep Cook for Luxury Events

Rancho Valencia; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Valencia is seeking a Banquets Cook to assist the Banquet Chef in delivering high‑quality private events and supporting the employee Café. You will help manage the culinary program, foster a positive work environment, and ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing revenues.

Responsibilities include preparing daily production lists, setting up stations, executing banquet service per Banquet Event Orders, and maintaining strict recipe and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Ged-Equivalency.
• Culinary school graduate with 4 years sous chef or higher in banquet operation.
• English communication with vendors, guests and staff.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions, including Word and Excel.
• Must have San Diego County food handlers card.
• Flexible scheduling, including 3rd shift if needed.
• Dedication to excellence with continued development of hotel reputation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Banquet Chef in the management of the culinary department.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Place sanitizer bucket on workstation, to be used between jobs to sanitize.
• Check and report any equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare daily production list as per the banquet event orders.
• Work quickly and complete assignments.
• Responsible for setup of assigned workstation and supervision of fellow employees.
• Ensure all products are of the best quality for service.
• Line checks daily before service to ensure quality and readiness.
• Prepare and plate menu items and special requests.
• Set up and serve functions according to Banquet Event orders.
• Anticipate business levels, plan and prep accordingly for the following day.
• Adhere to recipe specifications ensuring proper portion sizes and cooking methods.
• Maintain professional atmosphere throughout the kitchen.
• Daily inspection of refrigerators to ensure proper rotation and labeling.
• Receive and check food items from requisition and ensure proper storage.
• Assist in inventory counts and controls.
• Familiar with kitchen equipment and machinery including safe operation.
• Adhere to safety standards and prevent accidents.
• Coach cooks below you and provide feedback.
• Inform Chef on duty of issues or shortages.
• Participate in Safety Programs and environmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Garde Manger

Baking skills

Supervisory skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Food safety

Flexible shift work

Education

Culinary school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rancho Valencia is seeking a Banquets Cook to assist the Banquet Chef in delivering high‑quality private events and supporting the employee Café. You will help manage the culinary program, foster a positive work environment, and ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing revenues.

Responsibilities include preparing daily production lists, setting up stations, executing banquet service per Banquet Event Orders, and maintaining strict recipe and safety standards.