Banquet Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to deliver high-quality banquet culinary service in a luxury hotel setting. You will be placed in Cook 1, 2, or 3 levels based on experience and will prepare items for BEOs and events.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, portion control, proper temps, and adherence to SOPs, while maintaining clean work areas and complying with health standards. Must be able to work weekends/holidays and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3 years culinary experience, preferably in high-volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills to understand/implement recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining Omni standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items on BEOs or cover sheets per SOP or supervisor instruction.
• Prepare prep-list items following standard procedures.
• Inspect food for quality on prep and service lines.
• Check portion control, weights, and counts prior to function.
• Cook foods to SOP timelines and temperatures.
• Maintain cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-ins and returns.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep equipment and areas up to Health Dept standards.
• Prepare food to recipe cards and production standards.
• Rotate perishables and date containers.
• Note shortages and par levels for shifts.
• Coordinate with other cooks for events or special requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Culinary experience

Batch cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Recipe math

High-volume service

Stamina

Communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center and is in close proximity to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Associates enjoy a fun, dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation of exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve, the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match!

Banquet Cook 2

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 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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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.