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Banquet Cook
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Banquet Cook to join the team at the La Crosse Center. The La Crosse Center is the City's premier convention site and entertainment destination which provides for concerts, conventions, trade shows, entertainment, and sporting events. The Banquet Cook position is responsible for the proper preparation of food items required for all events and special parties at the La Crosse Center. Performs cooking and/or other buffet station duties as required. This position will be under the direction of the Food and Beverage Manager. Starting hourly wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $19.85 and $22.74 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly). Hours are event based, which include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Requirements: Two years of experience in high-volume banquet kitchens. Sanitation license or Food Handler certified preferred. Exceptional customer service skills. Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks include traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.95% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, and ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year and vacation time available as of date of hire. Successful candidate will be subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review of applications on August 25, 2025. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities.
The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time Banquet Cook to join the team at the La Crosse Center. The La Crosse Center is the City's premier convention site and entertainment destination which provides for concerts, conventions, trade shows, entertainment, and sporting events. The Banquet Cook position is responsible for the proper preparation of food items required for all events and special parties at the La Crosse Center. Performs cooking and/or other buffet station duties as required. This position will be under the direction of the Food and Beverage Manager. Starting hourly wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $19.85 and $22.74 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly). Hours are event based, which include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Requirements: Two years of experience in high-volume banquet kitchens. Sanitation license or Food Handler certified preferred. Exceptional customer service skills. Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks include traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.95% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, and ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year and vacation time available as of date of hire. Successful candidate will be subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review of applications on August 25, 2025. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities.