What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Chef position at The Imperial Event Center?
At the Imperial Event Center, we are more than just a team—we are a family. We take pride in delivering high-quality dishes with creativity, passion, and consistency. Set against the backdrop of Historic Downtown Lancaster, our majestic Imperial Ballrooms and the stunning outdoor Imperial Terrace provide a breathtaking view of the Lancaster City Skyline. The Imperial Event Center also has versatile meeting spaces, suitable for medium or large-size functions. We specialize in providing unique and highly sought-after spaces, all while maintaining a warm and intimate atmosphere for a wedding, special event, or conference.
If you’re looking to grow your culinary career in an environment that values teamwork, leadership, and excellence, we’ve been waiting for you! Our venues at The Imperial Event Center provide the perfect setting for dreams to come to life.
Banquet Cook Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with cooks and dish washers.
- Can work together with others with a great attitude
- Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
- Prepare food and deliver at designed times
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen passes State regulations.
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
- Prepares food properly that coincides to banquet menus.
- Orders food supplies.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen
Banquet Cook Skills / Qualifications:
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Familiarity with industry’s best practices
- Ready for developing Leadership skills
- Creativity
- Hand-eye coordination
- Time-management skills
- Decision making
- Handles pressure
- Deals with uncertainty
- Take Inventories
- Loss Prevention Practices
- Multi task under high volume conditions at times.
- Must be able to work 30 hours a week.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal culinary training can be helpful.
- 2x years Catering
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Banquet Chef: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24
