Banquet & Pastry Cook — Dynamic Hotel Kitchen

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free downtown parking

Associate cafeteria with hot meals

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is seeking a Banquet and Pastry Cook to ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications and to provide high quality standards for banquet functions.

This role requires at least 4 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen, ServSafe certification, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Required to have at least 4 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• ServSafe or equivalent food handlers certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare and execute banquet, catering, and hotel food production with limited supervision while meeting company standards and specifications.
• Prepare a variety of buffet and plated menu items, including proteins, sides, sauces, baked items, and other culinary offerings as assigned.
• Support banquet and catering events by ensuring food is prepared according to production timelines and event requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, cooking methods, and presentation specifications.
• Ensure all food items meet quality, freshness, consistency, and food safety standards.
• Maintain safe food handling and kitchen sanitation practices in accordance with health department guidelines.
• Properly and safely operate all culinary equipment and maintain a strong understanding of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Learn and execute all menu items produced by the assigned station.
• Ensure stations are fully set and food is prepared prior to service to support smooth operations.
• Perform cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, baking, and preparation of fish, steaks, chicken, shellfish, and other menu items.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules, proper quantities, and service timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain proper inventory levels, assist with ordering, and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, storage spaces, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with culinary team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in high-volume or stressful situations.
• Attend required department meetings, trainings, and complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Knife skills

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is seeking a Banquet and Pastry Cook to ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications and to provide high quality standards for banquet functions.

This role requires at least 4 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen, ServSafe certification, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.