Banquet Cook II: High-Volume Prep & Flavor Expert

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts seeks a Banquet Cook 2 to prepare and cook high-volume banquet dishes in line with menu specs and timelines. You will collaborate with kitchen staff and leaders to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has solid cooking skills, knowledge of multiple methods, and strong knife skills, with the ability to work under pressure during peak service times. Weekend and holiday shifts required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of food handling, preparation and cooking techniques.
• Solid knife skills and knife handling.
• Ability to read and execute basic recipes for hot or cold items.
• Basic math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Experience in a high-volume hotel, resort, or catering environment preferred.
• Sanitation knowledge; ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and perform related culinary functions; taste and season appropriately.
• Demonstrate strong culinary skills and have intermediate level proficiency.
• Work with minimal supervision with some guidance depending on complexity.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of sanitation standards and health department guidelines.
• Set up stations with mise en place and required tools according to standards.
• Ensure food is produced with high quality, timely, and consistent with recipes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Recipe execution

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Omni Hotels & Resorts seeks a Banquet Cook 2 to prepare and cook high-volume banquet dishes in line with menu specs and timelines. You will collaborate with kitchen staff and leaders to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has solid cooking skills, knowledge of multiple methods, and strong knife skills, with the ability to work under pressure during peak service times. Weekend and holiday shifts required.