Beginner Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is seeking a capable Expeditor (Expo) to bridge kitchen and service teams during high-energy game days and weekends, ensuring dishes are hot, fresh and well plated. You'll work with cooks and servers to maintain smooth operations on a busy line.

You'll keep the expo area organized, stock to-go items, and support back-of-house and front-of-house tasks while upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Prior expo/line cook/food runner or similar kitchen experience.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment during peak times.
• Must have an unexpired Food Handlers' certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible scheduling including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between kitchen and service staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Inspect each dish for quality, consistency, correct garnish, and plating before leaving the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and organized expo line throughout the shift.
• Stock all To-go items, condiments, and garnishes used on the line and by service staff (ranch, ketchup, pickles, etc.).
• Prepare and refill house-made BBQ sauces, parmesan cheese, red pepper shakers, and other items as part of weekly prep duties.
• Assist in the preparation of all plated desserts.
• Communicate effectively with cooks and servers to handle special requests, dietary modifications, or delays.
• Adapt to last-minute changes and assist with additional back-of-house or front-of-house tasks as needed.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are always followed.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Food Handlers Certification

Education

Food Handlers' certification

Job description

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park. The property includes Mokara Spa, six food & beverage outlets, 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a retail outlet, fitness center, and rooftop pool. Omni Oklahoma City Hotel's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel may be your perfect match.

Beginner Cook 3 I Tap House

Overview

As an Expeditor (Expo) at OKC Tap House, you'll be the essential bridge between our kitchen and service teams. You'll ensure that every dish is served hot, fresh, and flawlessly presented-especially during the high energy of game days and weekends. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in attention to detail, and enjoys keeping things organized and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between kitchen and service staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery
• Inspect each dish for quality, consistency, correct garnish, and plating before leaving the kitchen
• Maintain a clean and organized expo line throughout the shift
• Stock all Togo items, condiments, and garnishes used on the line and by service staff (ranch, ketchup, pickles, etc.)
• Prepare and refill house-made BBQ sauces, parmesan cheese, red pepper shakers, and other items as part of weekly prep duties
• Assist in the preparation of all plated desserts.
• Communicate effectively with cooks and servers to handle special requests, dietary modifications, or delays
• Adapt to last-minute changes and assist with additional back-of-house or front-of-house tasks as needed
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are always followed

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an expo, line cook, food runner, or similar kitchen support role
• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment-especially during peak times and major sporting events
• A proactive attitude and willingness to step in wherever needed
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight (50 lbs).
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Flexible scheduling to include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have an unexpired Food Handlers' certification.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.