Cook-Texans Cafe

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Premium Banquet Cook in Houston, where you will prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes for large-scale events. Showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic kitchen environment, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety while collaborating with a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to impact guest experiences positively and grow within a renowned organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a banquet, hotel, or catering kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage high-volume food production under tight timelines.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook various dishes for events with 50 to 1,000+ guests.
• Coordinate food production with front-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations during events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Knife Skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

City of Houston Food Manager Certification

Job description

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Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Premium Banquet Cook on our team, you’ll help execute food preparation and detailed planning for large-scale events such as corporate functions, galas, concerts, graduations, and banquets. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top-tier equipment, you’ll be immersed in a culinary environment beyond standard food prep – experimenting with cuisines, flavors, and presentation styles designed to impress high-profile guests.. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and safety while working collaboratively with our culinary chefs.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes for events with 50 to 1,000+ guests, following production guidelines and standardized banquet recipes.
• Coordinate timing and food production with front-of-house teams and event planners to ensure seamless meal service during multi-course functions.
• Set up, maintain, and break down banquet kitchen stations in line with event schedules.
• Assist with on-site and off-site catered functions, including buffet setups, plated dinners, and action stations.
• Accurately portion and present dishes with an emphasis on aesthetics and consistency for high-volume service.
• Follow detailed banquet event orders (BEOs) and adjust for last-minute changes while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Operate and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment (ovens, flat tops, tilt skillets, combi ovens, etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with culinary team members to ensure proper execution of themed menus, dietary accommodations, and VIP-specific requests.
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation (FIFO), monitor holding temperatures, and track prep according to health code standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitized workstations throughout event execution and assist with post-event breakdown and cleaning.
• Support inventory and requisition processes to ensure event readiness.
• Provide outstanding guest service and maintain a professional demeanor, especially during live service.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

ServSafe Certified or City of Houston Food Manager Certification

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a banquet, hotel, or catering kitchen environment preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume food production under tight timelines.
• Strong knowledge of event catering logistics, kitchen flow, and execution.
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain) required.
• Solid knife skills and ability to work across stations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills – especially under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Comfortable wearing a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).
At Aramark, we recognize the energy, creativity, and precision required to thrive in banquet service. We value individuals who bring experience, leadership, and a passion for delivering unforgettable dining moments to every guest, every time

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .