Banquet Cook in Escondido, California at Stone Brewing

The Banquet Cook or (Line Cook II) is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing hot and cold food items for large-scale events, including meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, composed salads, and buffet-style service. This role focuses on batch cooking, banquet-style plating, and high-volume food production in a prep kitchen and event setting. Responsibilities include proper portioning, executing mise en place for banquet functions, and ensuring consistency in presentation. The Banquet Cook also assists in final plate assembly, including garnishing and arranging dishes for plated events, as well as setting up and maintaining buffet stations to ensure an appealing and organized presentation.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $18.00/hr. - $20.00/hr. - Eligible for tips
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Adhere to all recipes and kitchen standards for each menu item, practicing precise execution.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of banquet and event menus, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of event timing and execution, coordinating with FOH teams to ensure seamless service during banquets.
• Maintain organization in banquet prep and execution, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and efficient workflow for large-scale events.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of related experience and/or training in high-volume kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Prior experience in high-volume banquet cooking, with a strong understanding of large-scale event execution.
• Previous experience in Garde Manger or a production kitchen, with a focus on cold prep, presentation, and efficiency.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo-Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.