Part-Time Banquet Cook - Weddings & Events

Wedgewood Weddings; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a Part-Time Banquet Cook in Escondido, CA to support high-volume wedding and events kitchens. You’ll work with a prepared banquet plan, prep, cook, and plate for events, while keeping safety and sanitation top of mind.

This hourly role requires weekend availability and the ability to thrive under pressure in a catering setting, not a restaurant line. Growth opportunities exist as you learn inventory, food cost, and event execution alongside our chef.

Qualifications

• Banquet/catering experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Solid food handling and preparation skills.
• Safety and sanitation knowledge taken seriously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood standards
• Prep, produce, and plate for full event execution
• Keep a clean kitchen — cleaning as you work, closing procedures, and weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deep cleans
• Receive deliveries from approved suppliers, verifying freshness and quality
• Stock and label all food to food safety protocols and FIFO procedures

Skills

Banquet experience

Team player

Food handling

Sanitation knowledge

Work under pressure

Job description

Part-Time Banquet Cook - Weddings & Events

Part Time Escondido, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6379

Part-Time Banquet Cook — $27/hour

Be part of the beautiful weddings and memorable events we produce. As a Banquet Cook with Wedgewood Weddings, you'll help create celebrations our clients and guests remember for a lifetime.

This is catering, not a restaurant line.

If you've worked à la carte, you know the chaos: tickets firing at random, no idea what's coming, a rush that never quite ends. Ban cooking is different. We know the guest count, we know the menu, and we know exactly when plates go out. It's high volume — you'll serve hundreds in a night — but it's planned volume. You'll cook with a game plan instead of reacting to one.

A schedule that works around your life

This is a part-time, hourly role. We work when our clients celebrate, so weekend availability is required — but prep days are flexible, and we'll build a schedule around what works for you.

Room to grow

Plenty of our kitchen leaders started right here. If you want to run a kitchen someday, you'll have the opportunity to learn ordering, inventory, food cost, and event execution alongside our chef — the whole operation, not just your station. Tell us that's your goal and we'll help you build toward it.

What you'll do

• Support the chef in executing banquets according to Banquet Event Order details and Wedgewood standards
• Prep, produce, and plate for full event execution
• Keep a clean kitchen — cleaning as you work, closing procedures, and weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deep cleans
• Receive deliveries from approved suppliers, verifying freshness and quality
• Stock and label all food to food safety protocols and FIFO procedures

What we're looking for

• Solid food handling and preparation skills
• Safety and sanitation knowledge you take seriously
• Efficiency and composure under pressure
• A team player with a "whatever it takes" attitude
• Banquet, catering, or restaurant experience preferred — leadership experience is a plus, not a requirement

About Us

For over 40 years, Wedgewood Weddings & Events has been helping couples celebrate life's biggest moments while making the planning process simple and enjoyable. Today, we're one of the nation's largest venue and event companies, with more than 90 locations across the country - and we're continuing to grow.

Our all-inclusive approach allows our teams to focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional hospitality and creating unforgettable experiences for every client and guest. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or social celebration, every event is an opportunity to make someone's day truly special.

We're passionate about developing great people and creating a workplace where teamwork, hospitality, and having fun go hand in hand. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team that works together to create memorable celebrations and outstanding experiences.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Flexible part-time scheduling that fits around school, family, or another job.

Be part of unforgettable celebrations while helping create meaningful moments for couples, families, and guests.

A fun, supportive team environment where no two events are ever the same.

Opportunities to grow. Many of our leaders began their careers in venue-level roles, and as we continue expanding nationwide, we're committed to promoting from within whenever possible.

A workplace people recommend. Ninety percent of our full-time team members say Wedgewood Weddings & Events is a great place to work, thanks to our collaborative culture and focus on employee satisfaction.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of creating celebrations that people will remember for a lifetime, we'd love to meet you.

Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.