Banquet Cook II — High-Volume Event Kitchen

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Louisville is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to uphold high quality standards in banquet food production, with placement into Cook 1-3 levels based on experience. Starting at $18/hr based on experience.

You will prep, cook, and plate a mix of buffet and plated items, maintain safety and sanitation, and collaborate with team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role requires 4+ years of culinary experience and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years culinary experience in hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills required.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights and measures for following recipes.
• Experience with batch and quantity cooking.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all banquet foods as directed by supervisor and to company specs with limited supervision.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Understand large-scale production and timing requirements.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation per health department guidelines.
• Safely use all culinary equipment.
• Learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Set station for service 15 minutes prior to service.
• Plate items to meet specifications.
• Prepare a mix of buffet and plated items.
• Produce orders including grilling, roasting, and baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
• Complete work assignments to meet quantities within deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend monthly department meetings and trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced knife skills

Weights & measures

Culinary batch cooking

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Louisville is seeking a Banquet Cook 2 to uphold high quality standards in banquet food production, with placement into Cook 1-3 levels based on experience. Starting at $18/hr based on experience.

You will prep, cook, and plate a mix of buffet and plated items, maintain safety and sanitation, and collaborate with team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role requires 4+ years of culinary experience and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.