Banquet Prep Cook (Temporary)

Triple Crown Corporation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in the Harrisburg area is seeking a Banquet Prep Cook to assist our Banquet Chef with food preparation for banquets, events, and club functions. This temporary role may cover line cook shifts and assist with line prep as needed.

You will support event menus per BEOs, ensure quality and presentation, and help with kitchen operations during catering events.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet food service/preparation experience is required.
• Familiar with catering processes and meals for large groups.
• Proficient in knife skills and portion control.
• Food safety knowledge and sanitation standards.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to work weekends/evenings/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Banquet Chef with preparing and organizing food for banquets and events.
• Oversee food service at events and ensure presentation meets standards.
• Support restaurant operations during busy times as needed.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper food handling and sanitation.
• Coordinate with event planners to ensure seamless catering execution.

Skills

Banquet service

Event catering

Food safety

Team player

Flexibility

Stamina

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

About Us

Colonial Golf & Tennis Club is a private country club in the Harrisburg area that offers a top-notch golf course, tennis courts, pool, and more opportunities to socialize at our restaurant and banquet facilities. Our ideal candidates like people, can work well in a fast-paced environment, like to have fun at work, enjoy working as part of a team to achieve success, and are reliable.

About the Position

The Banquet Prep Cook is responsible for assisting our Banquet Chef with preparing and organizing food for banquets, events, and club functions while ensuring quality, consistency, and appealing presentation. In times of need, this position occasionally supports restaurant operations by covering line cook shifts, including scheduled days off, and assisting with line preparation as needed. This is a temporary opportunity that is targeted to last until the beginning of January 2027.

• All aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation meet company standards.
• Preparing and Executing Events Menus per the BEO’s and overseeing the food service of events at the club.
• Maintain quality while adhering to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure proper food handling and sanitizing procedures are followed at all times.
• Help manage kitchen operations during catering events, including shift management, staff coordination, and ensuring timely service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards to guarantee a safe dining environment.
• Work along with our culinary team members in culinary techniques, food production processes, and customer service excellence.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to ensure seamless execution of catering services.

Requirements

What we are looking for from you...

• Previous experience in Banquet Food Service/Preparation is required
• Familiarity with catering/event processes and meal preparation for large groups
• Skilled in food preparation, cooking techniques, & recipe adherence with demonstrated proficiency in knife skills and portion control
• Certificate from college, technical school or accredited facility is welcome but not required
• Strong knowledge of food safety management and sanitation standards
• Flexibility in work style and ability to troubleshoot on the spot & jump in to help when needed
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Must be able to work varying weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of time
• Must have regular and reliable transportation