Lead Banquet Cook — Elite High-Volume Cuisine

Cotton Holdings Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Culinary is seeking a Cook in Abilene, TX, to lead menu execution and cooking for large-scale events. You will work hands-on in the kitchen, ensuring top-tier quality, efficiency, and on-time service, while coordinating with clients and events staff.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of commercial cooking experience, formal culinary training, and the ability to travel nationwide. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to support nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of commercial cooking experience, with a focus on quality and high-volume events.
• Formal culinary training or additional certifications are a plus.
• Experience in banquet or catering environments, focusing on meal preparation and flawless execution.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Ability and availability to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead Menu Execution: Oversee every aspect of meal preparation and service during large-scale banquets and events.
• Hands-On Cooking: Be an integral part of the kitchen team, preparing, cooking, and presenting meals to ensure a top-tier culinary experience.
• Ensure Quality & Efficiency: Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring meals are served on time and to the client's satisfaction.
• Inventory Reporting: Provide input on inventory, storage, and rotation of ingredients, ensuring that everything is prepared in compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients during events, providing excellent service and resolving any issues in real-time.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Food safety

Cooking techniques

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Cotton Culinary is seeking a Cook in Abilene, TX, to lead menu execution and cooking for large-scale events. You will work hands-on in the kitchen, ensuring top-tier quality, efficiency, and on-time service, while coordinating with clients and events staff.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of commercial cooking experience, formal culinary training, and the ability to travel nationwide. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to support nationwide travel.