Banquet Production

Western States Lodging and Management; Layton (UT); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Hotel discounts at Western States Lodg

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Western States Lodging & Management is seeking a Banquet Production Associate at the Davis Conference Center to prepare fresh, high-quality food for banquets, meetings, conferences, and events. You’ll work with culinary and banquet teams to ensure safety, consistency, and on-time service.

You will follow recipes, production sheets, and event timelines, assist with cooking and plating, monitor temperatures, maintain sanitary work areas, and help coordinate with event staff to deliver exceptional

Formación

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and event specifications.
• Strong attention to food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing event schedules and production needs.
• A dependable, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to safely operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Previous culinary, banquet, catering, restaurant, hotel, or food-production experience preferred.
• Food Handler Permit or applicable food-safety certification as required by state or local regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare ingredients and food for banquets, meetings, conferences, and special events.
• Follow established recipes, menus, production sheets, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Assist with cooking, baking, portioning, plating, and other food-production responsibilities.
• Review event and production information to help prepare the appropriate quantities of food.
• Coordinate with culinary and banquet associates to ensure food is ready according to event timelines.
• Assist with event staging, food replenishment, and breakdown as needed.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow established food-handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, rotate, and handle food products.
• Keep kitchen, food-production, storage, and work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Communicate shortages, production needs, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Use food, supplies, and equipment responsibly to help minimize unnecessary waste.

Conocimientos

Food prep

Cooking

Sanitation

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Time management

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Davis Conference Center

Banquet Production | Fresh Food. Flawless Events. Memorable Experiences.

Every memorable event starts behind the scenes. As a Banquet Production Associate, you’ll help prepare and produce fresh, high-quality food for banquets, meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events. You’ll work alongside our culinary and banquet teams to make sure every dish is prepared safely, consistently, and on time.

At Western States Lodging & Management, our mission is Serving You Like Family. That means bringing care, teamwork, quality, and attention to detail to everything we do—even before the first guest arrives.

What’s in it for you- Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay - $10 – 15 hourly.
  • The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

Eligible full-time associates are entitled to the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

What You’ll Do

• Prepare ingredients and food for banquets, catered events, meetings, conferences, and special functions.
• Follow established recipes, menus, production sheets, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Assist with cooking, baking, portioning, plating, and other food-production responsibilities.
• Review event and production information to help prepare the appropriate quantities of food.
• Coordinate with culinary and banquet associates to ensure food is ready according to event timelines.
• Assist with event staging, food replenishment, and breakdown as needed.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow established food‑handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, rotate, and handle food products.
• Keep kitchen, food-production, storage, and work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Communicate shortages, production needs, or quality concerns to leadership.
• Use food, supplies, and equipment responsibly to help minimize unnecessary waste.

What Makes You Successful

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking, sanitation, and food‑safety practices preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, production sheets, and event specifications.
• Strong attention to food quality, presentation, portioning, and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing event schedules and production needs.
• A dependable, team‑oriented approach and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to safely operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.
• Previous culinary, banquet, catering, restaurant, hotel, or food‑production experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handler Permit or applicable food‑safety certification as required by state or local regulations.

You Know You’re Successful When…

Banquet food is prepared safely, accurately, and on time; presentation and portioning remain consistent; production areas stay clean and organized; and the culinary and banquet teams can count on you to help each event run smoothly. Your work behind the scenes contributes directly to an exceptional experience for every guest.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent standing and walking throughout the shift, as well as frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and other movements associated with food preparation and kitchen operations. Associates must be able to use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Western States Lodging & Management?

Western States Lodging & Management

is a leading property management company with a diverse portfolio that includes nationally recognized hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, Legacy Senior Living communities, and Nxt multifamily apartment communities throughout the western United States.

Our mission is simple: Serving You Like Family. That commitment extends beyond our guests and residents—it defines how we treat our associates and business partners. We believe that great people build great communities, which is why we invest in our team through meaningful work, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for long‑term career growth. At Western States Lodging & Management, we encourage every team member to serve as an Ambassador of our values, a trusted Consultant who brings knowledge and solutions, a Collaborator who builds strong relationships through teamwork, and a Coach who is passionate and empowers others to learn, grow, and succeed.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your potential is supported every step of the way.