H2B - Cook

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality dishes on a hot/cold line in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will follow menu specifications, collaborate with kitchen staff and maintain timely service across meals.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of hotel or restaurant culinary experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work with others under pressure. Culinary training or a degree is preferred; Food Handlers certification may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to work without constant supervision and collaborate with the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organization.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights and measures.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Must have unexpired Food Handlers certificate or obtain on hire.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for long periods; withstand a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use culinary tools and taste/smell.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Work on a hot/cold line and meet service timelines.
• Maintain station guides and prep sheets for service readiness.
• Operate culinary equipment safely and properly.
• Plate presentations that meet specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Attend monthly department meetings and trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Work on a restaurant line and demonstrate knife skills.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Recipe execution

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Tools

Culinary tools (knives, equipment)

Job description

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers - including 24 U.S. Presidents - for over 250 years.

A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia.

We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service.

We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out.

If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview

The Line Cook ensures 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 trainings.
• Complete other duties as 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 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.