Cook 1 | Blind Salamander

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook 1 for the Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Join a premier private club environment at Barton Creek Country Club and deliver high-quality culinary experiences in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of hotel/restaurant kitchen experience, ServSafe certification, and strong knife skills. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays within a dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years
• Required to have at least 2 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
• Knife skills required
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
• Must have the ability to multi-task work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments
• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
• Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• A proper understanding of how to properly and safely use all culinary equipment
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications
• Prepare a mixture of plated style items
• Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame
• Ability to communicate with other team members
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations
• Complete other duties as assigned by management

Job description

Barton Creek Country Club

Barton Creek Country Club's success is built on a dedicated, intelligent, and self-motivated team of associates who share a common goal: delivering personalized service to our members and guests while upholding the prestigious standards of a premier private club.

As part of our team, you'll experience the distinctive culture of private club life where meaningful connections, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence set the tone each day. We foster an environment where teamwork thrives and individual contributions are celebrated, creating a workplace that is both rewarding and inspiring.

Associates at Barton Creek Country Club enjoy a dynamic work atmosphere, comprehensive training and mentorship programs, and the pride that comes with representing a club known for its exceptional service and hospitality. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment, ensuring that every associate and club member feels valued and supported. If you are a friendly, motivated individual with a passion for serving others, a career at Barton Creek Country Club could be the perfect fit.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Cook 1 | Blind Salamander for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa!

Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024

Responsibilities include:

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times
• Ability to understand large scale food production and times required to complete tasks.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• A proper understanding of how to properly and safely us all culinary equipment.
• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Prepare a mixture of plated style items
• Production of orders to include Grilling, Roasting, and Baking fish, steaks, chicken and shellfish.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years
• Required to have at least 2 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.
• Knife skills required
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
• Must have the ability to multi-task work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, 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.