Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Los Angeles Hotel invites applications for a Banquet Cook 1 to join our culinary team in downtown Los Angeles. You will handle prep and production for banquet events, ensuring high quality and presentation aligned with hotel standards.

You will follow BEOs, prep lists, and SOPs, while maintaining cleanliness and safe handling of all foods. We seek candidates with 6 months to 3 years of culinary experience, familiarity with batch cooking, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3 years in culinary roles, preferably in high-volume banquet operations.
• Knowledge of batch and quantity cooking and proper food handling.
• Clear math skills for recipes, weights and measures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per BEOs or prep lists following standard procedures.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting foods during prep and service.
• Monitor portion control, weights, and counts for events.
• Execute cooking times and temperatures per SOPs.
• Keep storage areas and walk-ins clean and compliant with health standards.
• Rotate perishables and manage stock levels for shift requirements.
• Assist with events and special meal requests with cooks team.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and Omni standards at all times.

Skills

Culinary experience

Batch cooking

Food handling

Math skills

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Tools

Knives & equipment

Job description

Omni Los Angeles Hotel From sunny beaches to world-class entertainment, the city of Los Angeles is a great place to live, work and play. The four-diamond Omni Los Angeles Hotel is located in downtown's cultural district. The hotel is adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, MOCA and numerous other entertainment destinations. Currently ranked #1 by Trip Advisor for Best Downtown Hotels in Los Angeles, the Omni Los Angeles strives to provide the highest quality product and customer service to each and every guest. Omni Hotels & Resorts believes in The Power of One, the practice of empowering every associate to do their best to ensure our guests feel comfortable and appreciative. This philosophy is the reason why the Omni Los Angeles has been so successful in customer satisfaction throughout the years. It is our mission to inspire and reward our associates, and we are committed to being the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. If you are a friendly, motivated individual, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel may be your perfect match.

Banquet Cook 1

Overview

Responsible for all prep and production for the banquet operation, in accordance with hotel standards. The Cook comprehends the food and beverage menus and cooks all food to high quality and presentation standards.

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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