Banquet Cook II: Fast-Paced, Flexible Shifts

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

Job summary

Omni Houston Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to uphold high quality standards in food preparation and service. This role supports events and daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will follow standard recipes, ensure food safety, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences across events and dining services. Shift flexibility, weekends, and holidays expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months 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.
• The 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 fluxing temperatures.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Must 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 at all time.
• 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.

Skills

Culinary experience

Basic math

Knife skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Sanitation standards

Stress management

Multitasking

Flexible shifts

Stamina 8h

Tools

Paring knife

Chef knife

Vegetable peeler

Job description

Omni Houston Hotel is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to uphold high quality standards in food preparation and service. This role supports events and daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will follow standard recipes, ensure food safety, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences across events and dining services. Shift flexibility, weekends, and holidays expected.