Banquet Cook: Advanced Prep & Service

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Franklintown (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Cook 3 to join our culinary team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook banquet foods, maintain mise en place, and follow Omni standards to deliver high-quality service for events and guest meals.

Responsibilities include prepping, tasting, seasoning, and coordinating with Sous Chefs and Cook 1 for station setup. Candidates should have strong knife skills, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to work under pressure during peak times.

Qualifications

• Must have good knowledge of food handling, preparation techniques and cooking techniques including but not limited to (Braising, Sauté, Baking, Roasting, Poaching, Grilling, Steaming and frying).
• Must have good fundamental knife skills.
• Must be able to read and execute most basic recipes for preparation/ cooking of hot and or cold food items.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and perform other related culinary functions. Taste and season food appropriately.
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills and have intermediate level proficiency in culinary functions.
• Be able to accomplish most tasks with minimal supervision and some guidance, depending on complexity and skill level required.
• Maintain knowledge of traditional knife skills and apply them in the kitchen.
• Be able to work any station as needed with appropriate supervision.
• Execute soups and sauces with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize, organize and follow-through to meet production schedules.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment in line with Omni standards.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Reading recipes

Math skills

Job description

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Cook 3 to join our culinary team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook banquet foods, maintain mise en place, and follow Omni standards to deliver high-quality service for events and guest meals.

Responsibilities include prepping, tasting, seasoning, and coordinating with Sous Chefs and Cook 1 for station setup. Candidates should have strong knife skills, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to work under pressure during peak times.