Banquet Cook — Fast-Paced, High-Volume Events

Omni Hotels & resorts; Amelia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, Florida seeks cooks at Cook 1/2/3 level to prepare all banquet items per BEOs, maintain quality, and assist in event production. Responsibilities cover prep lists, portion control, temperatures, storage, and cleanliness.

The role requires high-volume hospitality experience, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates bring up to 3 years in culinary ops, familiarity with batch cooking, strong sanitation standards, effective

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years relevant culinary experience in high-volume upscale operations.
• Familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills to understand recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining Omni standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays; physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEOs or cover sheets according to standard procedures.
• Prepare items on prep lists following standard procedures.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting food products for quality during prep and service.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordance with 30-minute SOP; monitor times and temperatures.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-in and return perishables; maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure walk-in, prep area and equipment meet Health Department standards.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and production standards.
• Date containers and rotate perishables; manage stock and shortages.
• Coordinate with other cooks for events or special meal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food handling

Math skills

Sanitation standards

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Stamina for high-volume work

Tools

Culinary tools

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, Florida seeks cooks at Cook 1/2/3 level to prepare all banquet items per BEOs, maintain quality, and assist in event production. Responsibilities cover prep lists, portion control, temperatures, storage, and cleanliness.

The role requires high-volume hospitality experience, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates bring up to 3 years in culinary ops, familiarity with batch cooking, strong sanitation standards, effective