Banquet Cook
True Growth Celebrations LLC is building a dependable culinary team to support banquets, corporate functions, private celebrations, catered events, weddings, and special events throughout the Houston area.
We are seeking professional, reliable Banquet Cooks who can work efficiently in fast-paced event environments while maintaining food quality, presentation, sanitation, and teamwork.
Pay: $18–$28 per hour, based on relevant experience Job Type: Part-Time / Event-Based / On-Call Location: Houston, TX and surrounding areas
What You’ll Do
- Prepare food according to event menus, recipes, and production requirements
- Assist with banquet and catering food preparation
- Cook, portion, plate, and present menu items according to event standards
- Maintain proper food temperatures and food-safety procedures
- Set up and maintain kitchen, prep, buffet, and service stations
- Assist with loading, unloading, setup, and breakdown when required
- Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and sanitary
- Communicate with chefs, event captains, servers, bartenders, and other team members
- Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and proper food handling
- Complete closing and cleanup duties after assignments
Experience We’re Interested In
Relevant experience may include:
- Banquet kitchens
- Catering
- Restaurants
- Hotels and resorts
- Fine dining
- Commercial kitchens
- Weddings and private events
- Corporate events
- High-volume food production
Previous banquet or catering experience is preferred, but candidates with strong restaurant or commercial-kitchen experience are encouraged to apply.
Compensation Based on Experience
Our $18–$28 hourly range allows us to recognize different levels of culinary experience, technical skill, speed, reliability, leadership ability, and event expertise.
Candidates with strong banquet, catering, fine-dining, high-volume production, sous-chef, lead-cook, or culinary leadership experience may qualify toward the higher end of the range.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of professional kitchen or food-service experience preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation and basic cooking techniques
- Understanding of sanitation and food-safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently under time-sensitive event conditions
- Dependable and punctual
- Professional attitude and teamwork
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift supplies as required
- Reliable transportation to Houston-area event locations
- Availability for some evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Texas Food Handler certification preferred.
Scheduling
This is a part-time, event-based position. Hours and assignments vary according to scheduled events and client needs.
Team members may have opportunities to accept assignments based on their availability, qualifications, and event requirements.
Growth Opportunities
Strong performers may be considered for future opportunities including:
- Lead Cook
- Banquet Lead
- Sous Chef assignments
- Chef assignments
- Culinary training responsibilities
- Event kitchen leadership
True Growth Celebrations values professionalism, reliability, teamwork, hospitality, food quality, and people committed to continued growth.
If you are ready to bring your culinary skills to memorable Houston events, we encourage you to apply.
True Growth Celebrations LLC“Don’t Voice Difference. Be the Difference.”
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
