Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Banquet Cook 1 to join their culinary team. This exciting role involves preparing exquisite dishes for weddings, galas, and various events, ensuring that all food is crafted to perfection. Ideal for those looking to kickstart their culinary career, you will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes teamwork and creativity. Join a vibrant team where your culinary skills will shine as you contribute to memorable dining experiences in a luxurious setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for weddings, galas, and group functions.
• Execute banquet event orders and maintain food quality standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Texas Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Culinary Equipment

Commercial Kitchen Tools

Job description

Banquet Cook 1

Job Locations

US-TX-Frisco

Requisition ID

2025-120476

# of Openings

2

Category (Portal Searching)

Culinary

Location

THE MODERN HOME OF AMERICAN GOLF

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 tea. 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.

• 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 and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
  
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