Banquet Cook 2

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

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves maintaining high standards in food preparation and service, with a focus on quality and safety.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of culinary experience, teamwork skills, and the ability to interact positively with guests. Flexibility in scheduling is required. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of culinary experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Requires flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food while maintaining high safety and hygiene standards.
• Communicate with supervisor/Chef regarding daily prep list.
• Ensure food quality and temperature compliance at all times.

Skills

Culinary experience

Basic math skills

Good eye/hand coordination

Guest interaction

Teamwork

Sanitation standards knowledge

Motivation

Multitasking

Basic knife skills

Education

Harris County Food Handlers Card

Tools

Chef knife

Paring knife

Vegetable peeler

Job description

Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta, 2625 Circle 75 Parkway SE, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

The Banquet Cook 2 will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni Standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times. Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Communicate with the supervisor/Chef to learn of daily work tasks and complete a daily prep list.
• Maintain proper food temperatures at all times.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep refrigeration, 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.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per EcoSure/Omni 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.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Communicate to supervisor on a regular basis of any missing or needed items.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of culinary experience, preferably in high volume bar/casual dining restaurant operation.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to speak with enthusiasm and be comfortable talking and interacting with guests.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Highly motivated self‑starter focused on quality, organization, cleanliness and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor kitchen throughout entire shift, with fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period during an entire work shift in indoor or outdoor environments.
• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to have Harris County Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours a day.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic knife skills required.
• Tools needed to perform most tasks are paring knife, chef knife, and vegetable peeler.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available.

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

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].