Chicago, IL
Banquet Cook jobs in Chicago, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at Loews Hotels. None of these postings publish a pay range. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Oct 5, 2026.
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Open roles
What they ask banquet cook candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Tell me about your banquet or high-volume cooking experience. What is the largest event you have cooked for?
What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with batch cooking for large groups, which is very different from line cooking.
How do you plan your prep for a 300-person plated dinner so every plate goes out hot at the same time?
What they are checking: Whether they understand timing, staging and holding food for large plated events.
What temperatures do you hold hot and cold food at on a buffet, and how often do you check?
What they are checking: Whether they know food safety rules for banquets where food sits out longer.
You get a last-minute call that the guest count went up by 50. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and adjust prep quickly while talking with the chef.
A guest at the event has a severe nut allergy. How do you make their meal safely?
What they are checking: Whether they know how to prevent cross-contact and take allergies seriously.
How do you read a banquet event order, and what do you check first?
What they are checking: Whether they can turn an event order into an accurate prep list.
Tell me about a time something went wrong during service and how you fixed it.
What they are checking: Whether they solve problems under pressure without hurting the guest experience.
This is a part-time role. What days and times are you available, including weekends and holidays?
What they are checking: Whether their availability matches when banquets are busiest.
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