Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Bedford Township (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Bedford Springs is seeking a Cook 2 to ensure timely preparation of all menu items, maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced resort kitchen.

You will work with dining outlets, follow recipes, manage prep, and support fellow cooks while upholding company training and advancement pathways.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organization.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights and measures.
• Ability to follow recipes and use culinary equipment safely.
• Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to company specs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Work on an outlet hot/cold line and meet timelines for service.
• Manage prep sheets and station guides to stay organized.
• Operate culinary equipment safely and maintain plate presentation standards.
• Communicate with team members and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Attend monthly department meetings and training; perform other duties as assigned.
• Work on a restaurant line; handle knife skills and vegetable cuts.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Knife skills

Communication

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa

Join a team where hospitality isn't just what we do; it's who we are. At Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, we believe our associates are the heart of our success. Here, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career with a company that values your passion and potential. As part of the Omni family, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, mentorship and pathways for advancement, all within the inspiring setting of our historic, award-winning resort.

Whether you're beginning your hospitality journey or continuing to build your expertise, Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa offers a workplace where you're emplowered to make a difference, and your growth is celebrated. If you're a friendly, motivated individual who takes pride in creating memorable experiences, we invite you to explore a future with us. At Omni, your career can be as remarkable as our grand historic resort itself.

Overview

The position of Cook 2 ensures that all food is prepared in a timely manner and made according to the menu specifications. Works and communicates effectively with all other kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications, with limited supervision from management.
• Good knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Ability to stay organized with prep sheets and station guides with an emphasis on managing their own timeline to get ready for service.
• A proper understanding of how to use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• The ability to do plate presentations that meet our specifications.
• Ability to communicate with other team members.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in stressful situations.
• Attend required monthly department meetings and company training.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.
• Ability to work a restaurant Line.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and the different vegetable cuts

Qualifications

• Required to have at least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers - or obtain upon hire.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

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.