Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta seeks a Banquet Cook 1 to deliver high-quality standards in banquet food production for events. Placement may be Cook 1, 2, or 3 based on experience.

You will work in a fast-paced luxury hotel, maintaining health standards, coordinating with culinary leadership, and supporting events with precise prep, portion control, and timing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in high-volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to interpret recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while upholding Omni standards.
• Ability to stay calm and welcoming under stress.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers inside and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up.
• Ability to produce high volumes while maintaining quality.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEOs or cover sheets according to standard procedure or supervisor instructions.
• Prepare all items on prep lists following standard procedure or supervisor directions.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting food products during prep and service.
• Check portion control, weights, and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordance with 30-minute SOP.
• Maintain cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-in items and returns.
• Keep work area, walk-in, prep area and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Date and rotate perishables, ensure proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and note shortages.
• Return unused items to storage with proper cover/date.
• Cooperate with other cooks to support events or special requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food handling

Sanitation standards

Strong communication

Weekend/Holiday availability

Tools

Culinary tools (knives, equipment)

Job description

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center and is in close proximity to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center and is in close proximity to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Associates enjoy a fun, dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation of exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve, the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match!

Banquet Cook 1

Overview

Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) positions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEO’s or cover sheets according to standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Always maintain high quality by inspecting all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordance to 30-minute SOP
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Always maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments, maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Position requires repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands

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