Banquet Cook 1

Omni PGA Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector seeks a creative Banquet Cook 1 to join their culinary team. This exciting role involves preparing delicious banquet meals for a variety of events, from weddings to corporate functions. With a focus on culinary excellence, you'll work in a vibrant environment that offers ample opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about food and eager to kickstart your culinary career, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences and be part of a dynamic culinary culture that values creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ year culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen required.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare banquet food according to recipes for events and functions.
• Execute tasks efficiently under pressure and communicate with team members.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Degree

Texas Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Culinary Equipment

Knives

Job description

Location

Discover The Modern Home of Golf at our Frisco resort & spa.

At the heart of modern golf culture, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa delights from tee time to cocktail hour. Stay in one of our 500 thoughtfully-appointed hotel rooms and suites or one of 10 exclusive ranch houses. Tee off on two 18-hole championship courses at Fields Ranch, designed by acclaimed golf course architects Gil Hanse and Beau Welling. Practice on a 2-acre putting course, continue after dark at The Swing, a lighted 10-hole, par-3 short course, and find more fun off the fairway at the Monument Realty PGA District nearby. Balance your golf getaway at our resort in Frisco, TX with four on-site pools, including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool. You can also book rejuvenating treatments at Mokara Spa and indulge in inventive fare at 13 dining destinations. Whether you’re planning your next golf trip or a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation, you’ll always remember your stay at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa.

Job Description

Omni PGA Frisco Resort is seeking an experienced and creative Banquet Cook 1 to join our team. The Omni Frisco PGA Resort will provide north Texas with 127,000 square feet of event space, 13 new food and beverage outlets, an extravagant spa and a full entertainment district. Featuring two championship 18-hole golf courses along with a third short course, we will provide incredible options for our guests and local community for dining, events, and entertainment.

The Banquet culinary team prepares food for weddings, galas, meetings and group functions. This is a great role for someone who is interested in starting a culinary career!

As a Banquet Cook 1, you will ensure all the banquet food is prepared according to recipe.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
• Understands how to read and execute a banquet event order (BEO) as well as execute the event in the specified timeline.
• Knowledge and ability to execute basic food dietary needs and or restrictions.
• Has had experience working with Chefs on tasting menus for weddings, VIP events as well as working off site events.
• Can set up as well as execute Chef Attended station for buffets such as carving, sushi, omelet and dessert stations.
• Very good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Required to have at least 1 year culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures to be able to follow recipes.
• Texas Food Handlers certification required.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting. Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.