Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels and Resorts; Asheville (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to join their team at a prestigious resort. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant environment known for its exceptional service and beautiful surroundings. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in food preparation and sanitation, ensuring that every dish meets the expectations of guests. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this position could be your perfect fit. Join a workplace that values respect and empowerment, and be part of a legacy that has welcomed numerous dignitaries and celebrities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knife skills and prior culinary experience are essential.
• Familiarity with various cooking techniques and batch cooking required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen sanitation and prepare banquet food to high standards.
• Ensure all stations are set for service prior to meal times.
• Prepare a variety of food items including grilling and baking.

Skills

Advanced Knife skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Batch and quantity cooking

Multi-tasking

Flexible Scheduling

Job description

Location

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

The AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is noted for understated elegance and southern charm; ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports and politics have stayed at this hotel. The property offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delectable restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course, tennis and fitness center, award winning spa and spacious convention facilities.

Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Starting rate of pay $22 per hour.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
2. Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
3. Knowledge of breakfast and lunch preparation
4. Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
5. Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
6. Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
7. Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
8. Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times

Qualifications

1. Advanced Knife skills required
2. Prior Culinary experience required
3. Must be familiar with all cooking techniques
4. Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
5. Ability to multi-task
6. Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Locations: US-NC-Asheville

Posted Date: 4 weeks ago (3/26/2025 11:17 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-121229

# of Openings: 1

Category: Food & Beverage