Special Events Line Cook

Luminarias Restaurant; Monterey Park (CA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive hourly pay

Health plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401k with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team member discounts on food and Bevs

Growth opportunities

Paid Sick Time yearly

Referral program

Descrizione del lavoro

Luminarias Restaurant in Monterey Park, CA is seeking a talented Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare dishes for banquets, weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions, following established recipes and maintaining high quality under pressure.

Expect a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen with opportunities to collaborate across teams, ensure timely event delivery, and uphold food safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a banquet cook.
• Knowledge of varied cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced event environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes for banquets and special events, including appetizers, main courses, desserts, and side dishes.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency and maintain high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of food for events.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure all dishes meet the establishment's standards of excellence.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace that exceeds Health Department standards.
• Work with the kitchen team to optimize operations and enhance efficiency in banquet food production.
• Communicate effectively with servers, event planners, and other team members to ensure seamless execution of banquets and events.

Conoscenze

Banquet cooking

Cooking techniques

Team collaboration

Food safety & sanitation

Under pressure

Communication

Formazione

High School/GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Special Events Line Cook# Special Events Line CookLuminarias - Monterey Park, CA 91754## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $25.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School/GED## Description**Position Summary:**We are seeking a talented and dedicated Banquet Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a strong work ethic, and the ability to excel in a dynamic, high-pressure kitchen environment. As a Banquet Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing dishes based on established recipes, contributing to the seamless operation of our daily culinary services. You will be responsible for preparing a diverse range of dishes for banquets, weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, advanced culinary skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.**Responsibilities:*** Prepare and cook a wide variety of dishes for banquets and special events, including appetizers, main courses, desserts, and side dishes.* Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency and maintain high-quality standards.* Collaborate with the Banquet Chef and kitchen team to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of food for events.* Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure all dishes meet the establishment's standards of excellence.* Maintain a clean, organized workspace that exceeds Health Department standards.* Work with the kitchen team to optimize operations and enhance efficiency in banquet food production.* Communicate effectively with servers, event planners, and other team members to ensure seamless execution of banquets and events.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Minimum of 2 years of experience as a banquet cook.* Strong proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.* Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team.* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by event schedules.* Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for creating high-quality dishes that exceed guest expectations.* Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen.* Ability to lift and carry heavy kitchenware, pots, pans, and equipment.* Positive attitude, creativity, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.**Physical Demands:*** Frequent lifting, moving, and carrying of kitchenware, cleaning equipment, food boxes, garbage, etc., weighing up to 45 pounds in the back of house (BOH).* Regular and prolonged standing and walking to prepare food, clean workstations, and handle other responsibilities.* Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.* Constant bending, stooping, and turning to place dishes in machines or other tasks.* Continuous exposure to hot and fluctuating temperature environments.**Benefits:*** Competitive hourly pay rates.* Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match.* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Team member discounts on food and beverages.* Opportunities for growth + advancement.* Paid Sick Time renewed yearly* Management Referral Program **-** Earn up to $4,000 for referring top talent to qualifying management positions.* ...And more!At Castaway in Burbank, CA, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the finest culinary professionals in the industry and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that supports creativity, innovation, and professional growth.**Compensation:** $ / hour**Disclaimer:**This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognize that people are our greatest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local, state, and federal law.**Preferred Education:** High School Diploma or college degree.**Licenses & Certifications Required:*** Food Handler Certificate* Sexual Harassment Certificate**Licenses & Certifications Required:*** Food Handler Certificate* California RBS Certificate* Sexual Harassment Certificate*All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check*