J1 Culinary Trainee

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, VA is seeking a Line Cook to prepare all menu items on the line and support kitchen operations. You will work closely with other cooks to ensure timely, accurate plating and adherence to recipes.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant, strong teamwork and communication, basic knife skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A culinary degree is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Basic math skills and understanding of weights and measures.
• Able to follow recipes and lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and per menu specifications.
• Work on an outlet hot/cold line and manage timelines for service.
• Maintain prep sheets and station guides; stay organized for service.
• Use culinary equipment safely and present dishes to specs.
• Communicate with team members and attend department meetings.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Communication

Knife skills

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Culinary equipment

Job description

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

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.