Experienced Cook – Banquets Full-time

Black Desert Resortlocatedin the awe-inspiring landscape of Southern Utah offers a premier luxury experience for groups weddings and large-scale events. With multiple indoor and outdoor venues and high-end amenities the resort hosts exceptional banquets ranging from intimate gatherings to large tournaments and corporate functions. The Banquet Experienced Cook plays a key role in delivering consistent high-quality culinary experiences tailored to each event.

Job Summary:

The Banquet Experienced Cook at Black Desert Resortis responsible forsupporting the daily banquet culinary operations by preparing cooking and presenting high-quality food for meetings events weddings conferences and resort functions in a clean efficient and organized environment. This role is designed for cooks with intermediate to advanced experience who can execute banquet production independently manage station responsibilities and support high-volume detail-driven service in an ultra-premium resort environment. Placement as Cook II or Cook I will be based on experience demonstrated skill and leadership capability.

Job Specifications

Onsite: Black Desert Resort Employee Dining Room
Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 $22.00/hour. This is the pay rate we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors including experience and skill level.

Why Join Us

• Culinary Growth: Build foundational skills in a professional resort kitchen with training work experience and advancement opportunities.
• Team Environment: Work alongside experienced chefs in a collaborative high-standard setting.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance 401K with company match employee dining room paid time off exclusive resort discounts and complimentary employee hotel stay program.

Key Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Prepare cook and plate high-quality banquet menu items according to recipes and resort standards.
• Assist in large-scale production for buffets plated meals receptions and VIP hospitality functions.
• Maintain consistency in flavor texture and presentation across all banquet dishes.
• Follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and direction from Banquet Chef to execute prep and service efficiently.
• Organize mise en place for assigned stations and maintain readiness throughout service.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely including ovens grills fryers and slicers.
• Support banquet kitchen setup breakdown and sanitation while ensuring compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Assist with receiving storing and rotating products to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Work collaboratively with culinary teammates banquet captains and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth event execution.
• Communicate clearly with leadership regarding shortages quality issues or equipment needs.
• Attend mandatory orientations and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 1 to 5 years of banquet or high-volume culinary leadership experience preferably in luxury hospitality or resort settings.
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced service-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of banquet service flow large-scale food production and food safety regulations.
• Creative and adaptable with a passion for menu design and event customization.
• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in inventory management food costing and culinary software tools.
• ServSafeor similar food safety certificationrequired.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays based on event schedules.

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