F&B Banquets & Catering - Banquet Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta seeks a Banquet Cook 1 to join our luxury team. You will prepare all items per BEOs, follow SOPs, maintain quality, manage portion control, and work with high-volume events in a premier hotel setting near Truist Park.

This role requires 6 months to 3 years of culinary experience and a solid understanding of batch cooking, food safety, and accurate measurements. We value teamwork, reliability, and a calm, guest-focused approach to service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years of culinary experience, preferably in high-volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills to understand recipes and measurements.
• Strong eye/hand coordination for kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEOs or cover sheets according to standard procedure or supervisor instruction.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or supervisor instruction.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting food products on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Follow SOP for 30-minute cooking, maintain times and temperatures.
• Store items properly and rotate perishables per standards.
• Collaborate with other cooks for events or special meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Culinary skills

Batch cooking

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta

Serving as a cornerstone of northern Atlanta's newest mixed-used community, the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is the official hotel of the Atlanta Braves, located within steps of Truist Park as well as premier office space, the Coca-Cola Roxy music venue and a variety of shopping and dining.

Our luxury hotel features 16 floors with 264 rooms including 28 suites, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate business travelers, families on vacation and everyone in-between.

Redefining "live, work, play," we are a proud "play, work, stay" destination and seek to provide an unforgettable experience enhanced by our hotel's elevated pool deck in addition to our Lobby Bar and hotel restaurant.

Banquet Cook 1

Overview:

• Prepare all items on BEO's or cover sheets according to standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Always maintain high quality by inspecting all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordance to 30-minute SOP
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Always maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments, maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Position requires repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

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