Hotel Kitchen Cook - Growth, Perks & Flexible Schedule

O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC; Missouri Valley (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company sum

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental

Growth Potential and CareerAdvancement

Hotel/Restaurant Travel Perks & D​

Earned wage access through DailyPay on

Job summary

O''Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook at Cambria Hotel - Downtown Omaha to join a guest-focused culinary team. You will open the kitchen, prepare and plate menu items, and ensure quality and consistency across service periods.

Responsibilities include learning menus, maintaining proper food handling and temperatures, and collaborating with staff to deliver a high standard of dining. Flexible hours and a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking or food preparation experience preferred; equivalent hands-on experience or a willingness to learn will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, prepare menu items, and maintain quality and consistency.
• Food handler certification required as applicable by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Opens the kitchen and restaurant each morning preparing and organizing the station and cooking all food necessary to start serving.
• Prepares all orders as turned in by wait staff and ensures all orders cooked quickly and according to order; also ensures that food leaves the kitchen in peek condition.
• Learns all menus, recipes, preparation, and presentation, per brand specifications.
• Ensures that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures.
• Cooks only sufficient food in advance to cover expected business volume and to maintain quality.
• Prepares all food needed for buffets and guest events.
• Prepares all food for the next shift and for the following day as required and directed.
• Prepares all items for lunch; sauces, soups, buffet entrees, and switch over from breakfast to lunch at the assigned time.
• Arranges the line and steam table to facilitate luncheon cooking and service.
• Works with all employees as a team and ensures smooth operation of food production and meals on shift changes.
• Enforces all controls as required such as portion control, employee meals, and stock rotation.
• Facilitate shift changes and relay any pertinent information to supervisor and/or next shift employees.
• Maintains the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with state, county and company health regulations and work safety regulations.
• Maintains high standard of personal hygiene in compliance with state, county and company regulations.
• Must be able to prep food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
• Must be able to visibly recognize condition of food, and cooking temperatures.
• Reports to work for their scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
• Knows, and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.
• Embrace OReach, OHX Experience, Green Team, Guest Service, Team Member Satisfaction, Health & Wellness, and Safety culture.
• Takes initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.

Skills

Grilling

Sautéing

Frying

Baking

Multitasking

Quality control

Prioritization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Food safety

Problem solving

Guest experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler certification

Job description

O''Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook at Cambria Hotel - Downtown Omaha to join a guest-focused culinary team. You will open the kitchen, prepare and plate menu items, and ensure quality and consistency across service periods.

Responsibilities include learning menus, maintaining proper food handling and temperatures, and collaborating with staff to deliver a high standard of dining. Flexible hours and a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment are offered.