Lead Banquet Cook Toasted Oak Grill & Market
Overview
The Lead Banquet Cook oversees banquet kitchen staff to deliver high-quality meals and ensures consistent quality across large events. This role focuses on leading teams and driving operational excellence.
What You'll Do7
- 1Lead and supervise banquet kitchen staff in all aspects of food preparation ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to recipes and presentation standards
- 2Prepare a variety of dishes using techniques such as poaching braising and grilling
- 3Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently including ovens grills and knives
- 4Ensure compliance with food safety sanitizing procedures and handling regulations
- 5Oversee high-volume production while maintaining quality control across all banquet offerings
- 6Train kitchen staff on culinary techniques safety procedures and sanitation standards
- 7Drive operational improvements to enhance efficiency and guest satisfaction
Requirements8
- 1Fine dining catering or banquet cook experience required
- 2Strong background in dietary aide roles or department settings preferred
- 3Background in food preparation techniques
- 4Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely under high-volume conditions
- 5Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures and handling regulations
- 6Culinary experience in restaurant or catering settings emphasizing recipe adherence
- 7Excellent knife skills combined with high-volume production experience
- 8Previous leadership experience as a cook or supervisor preferred
Salary Insight
$44 - $48k per year
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