Cook 1 Banquets - Lead Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Cook to uphold high culinary standards in banquet food preparation. The role requires a minimum of 6 months to 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume setting, proficiency in food handling, and the ability to work well under pressure. Candidates should be able to utilize kitchen equipment, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate effectively with co-workers. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling techniques.
• Good eye/hand coordination for kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to standards.
• Inspect food products for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Cooperate with cooks for events.
• Follow storage procedures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food handling techniques

Batch cooking

Basic math skills

Kitchen equipment usage

Stress management

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Sanitation standards knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

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 BEOs 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 times.
• 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 setup. 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 (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.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster is available. 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].