Banquet Cook 2 (Outlets)

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banquet Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing high-quality banquet food while adhering to health standards and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for providing excellent service. Join a team that values innovation and engagement, offering a unique opportunity to grow in the hospitality sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 3 years culinary experience in high volume upscale hotel.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen sanitation according to health guidelines.
• Prepare buffet and plated items including grilling and baking.
• Ensure station is ready for service 15 minutes prior.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Batch Cooking

Multi-tasking

Knife Skills

Stress Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Culinary Tools

Job description

Banquet Cook 2 (Outlets)

Job Locations

US-TX-Fort Worth

Requisition ID

2025-121746

# of Openings

1

Category (Portal Searching)

Culinary

Location

Fort Worth Hotel

As breathtaking as any West Texas sunset, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers a taste of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of Fort Worth's exciting downtown, the hotel is adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and within walking distance from the city's cultural centers, restaurants and nightlife. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel received the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, and was named Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States in 2014 by Cvent.

The Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers unique employment experiences revolving around associate engagement and innovation. The invigorating world of hospitality resonates through the walls of our one-of-a-kind convention center property. The Omni Fort Worth will continue to be recognized for exemplary guest service and accommodation. As we provide empowerment through our Power of One culture, we work to strengthen and grow the careers of our dedicated associates. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is searching for dedicated hospitality professionals with guest service mentality to join our extraordinary team!

Job Description

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 (novice), Prep Cook (entry level) positions.

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines

• Insure station is set for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
• Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
• Tasting and Knife Skills Assessment will be required for final candidates

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
• 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.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred
• The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending/stooping/kneeling.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.
• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. 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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