Cafeteria Cook | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Complimentary meals

Medical benefits

401K match

Travel discounts

Job summary

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is seeking a Cafeteria Cook to prepare and serve meals while maintaining a clean, welcoming dining area for guests and associates. You will restock cold items, manage service stations, dish up during service, and ensure all food is visually appealing and safe.

The role requires basic math for recipes, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work weekends and holidays in a fast-paced hotel cafeteria setting. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of food & beverage operations experience; hotel cafeteria preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced role.
• Basic math skills for recipes and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the cafeteria.
• Prepare, restock and maintain cold food items.
• Set up and maintain service stations.
• Dish up all food during service.
• Visually inspect all food served from cafeteria.

Skills

Food & beverage ops

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety & hygiene

Basic math

Job description

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Experience the energy of Austin while building a career with purpose at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Nestled in the Live Music Capital of the World, our hotel sits just steps from the iconic 6th Street Entertainment District, the Texas State Capitol, and surrounded by legendary live music venues, creative culture, and Austin’s vibrant culinary scene. At Omni, we blend Texas charm with modern luxury, offering both guests and associates a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the true spirit of downtown Austin.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Experience the energy of Austin while building a career with purpose at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Nestled in the Live Music Capital of the World, our hotel sits just steps from the iconic 6th Street Entertainment District, the Texas State Capitol, and surrounded by legendary live music venues, creative culture, and Austin’s vibrant culinary scene. At Omni, we blend Texas charm with modern luxury, offering both guests and associates a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the true spirit of downtown Austin. Our associates thrive in a dynamic and upbeat environment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth. We take pride in fostering a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment — one that encourages our team members to learn, grow, and advance within the company. Working at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown means being part of a brand recognized for exceptional service and genuine hospitality. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about creating memorable experiences, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match. Join a team that celebrates hospitality, heart, and the unmistakable energy of Austin — where every day brings something new. Ready to be part of a team that fuels great experiences? Join us as a Cafeteria Cook. This position prepares and serves quality meals while maintaining cleanliness and consistency, helping create a welcoming dining experience for every guest.

Omni Benefits Include

• Free Downtown Parking in our Underground Garage
• Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
• Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
• Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance

This Position Is Responsible For

• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the cafeteria in its entirety.
• Preparing, restocking and maintaining cold food items.
• Setting up and maintaining service stations.
• Dishing up all food during service.
• Visually inspecting all food served out of cafeteria.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 6 months food & beverage operations experience. Previous cafeteria/entry level culinary experience preferred, particularly in a hotel environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced role.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Must be able to work around a variety of chemicals and be able to respond to hazardous situations.
• Ability to handle internal questions and concerns, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity needed in hands to operate knives, spatulas, tongs, etc.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead and squatting. Lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 30 lbs without assistance and a minimum of 100 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stoop, grasp, move or push goods on a hand cart weighing a maximum of 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, specifically weekends and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.