Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels and Resorts; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa seeks a skilled Cook 1 to join their renowned Culinary Team. This role requires advanced culinary skills, responsibility for food preparation, and the ability to lead a kitchen team. With a commitment to excellent service and culinary standards, qualified applicants will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a line cook in a 4-star or higher rated restaurant or hotel.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and perform culinary functions.
• Instruct and guide Cook 2’s and 3’s in the kitchen.
• Set up and stock all stations without supervision.

Skills

Exceptional Culinary Talent

Fast-paced environment skills

Education

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate

Job description

Location

La Costa Resort and Spa

Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's acclaimed restaurants present an updated take on locally inspired cuisine and culinary delights. Steps from your door, world-class accommodations, championship golf and tennis, eight pools and more anxiously wait to welcome your arrival.

Omni La Costa 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, Omni La Costa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Cook 1 is a valuable member of Omni La Costa’s legendary Culinary Team. Our Cook 1’s prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions. The Cook 1 has significant experience as a culinarian. He / she shall possess advanced culinary skills and have “high level proficiency” in Culinary functions. Cook 1’s shall have an “advanced” understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. He or she should be able to perform all work stations as needed including opening and closing procedures. The Cook 1 shall be able to instruct, motivate, teach and coach others in the Kitchen, providing guidance to Cook 2’s and 3’s. Cook 1’s shall be able to do their work, accomplishing most tasks with no supervision or very minimal supervision. Culinary skills will be proven by on the job performance and / or evaluation and tastings.

Responsibilities

Include the following:

+ Prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions.

+ Have an “advanced” understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

+ Be able to perform all work stations as needed including opening and closing procedures.

+ Be able to instruct, motivate, teach and coach others in the Kitchen, providing guidance to Cook 2’s and 3’s.

+ Be able to do their work, accomplishing most tasks with no supervision or very minimal supervision.

+ Be a “well-rounded” Culinarian with a drive and passion for all areas worked.

+ Have the ability to assume responsibility out of his or her immediate assigned work area to ensure that the job gets done.

+ Have the ability to delegate work effectively to other Cooks.

+ Be a clear thinker, be able to remain calm in stressful situations and have the ability to resolve problems using good judgment.

+ Be able to correct and coach Cook 2’s and Cook 3’s to ensure consistency and standards and excellence.

+ Be able to set up and stock ALL stations without supervision, according to standard and with necessary supplies and prep lists used .

+ Lead by example on a daily basis, fully executing Omni culinary procedures and policies with expertise.

+ When following prep lists and recipe cards, shall also have

Other duties may be assinged.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: • Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship. • 5 years experience as a line cook in 4 star or higher rated restaurant/hotel. • Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding. • Exceptional Culinary Talent and / or interest / knowledge • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred: • Previous Culinary supervisory experience. • High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate. • Prior “lead” experience or other kind of junior leadership experience in a kitchen.

Pay Rate: $25.40/hr

Phycial Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. Simple grasping of objects of less than 5 lbs. on a constant basis. Pushing and pulling food supplies from 5 to 20 lbs. as needed. Lifting sacks of potatoes, onions, ice carvings 2 to 3 times daily of up to 50 lbs. Fine skillful manipulation needed to do first class presentation and taste. When using slicer or other electrical equipment proper body balance is required.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to [e-mail] .

Job LocationsUS-CA-Carlsbad

Posted Date1 week ago(5/27/2025 5:13 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-123563

# of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Culinary