La Mansion | Outlet Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni La Mansion del Rio is recruiting a Line Cook 2 to join our bustling kitchen team in downtown San Antonio. You will prepare all menu items on a timely basis, collaborate with other kitchen staff, and maintain high standards of safety and presentation.

The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant setting, strong knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and collaborate with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Basic math and measurement skills; able to follow recipes.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training strongly preferred; unexpired Food Handlers certificate or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items efficiently according to supervisor and menu specs.
• Demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Work on the outlet hot/cold line and manage timelines for service.
• Keep prep sheets and station guides organized and prepared for service.
• Safe use of culinary equipment and proper plating to specifications.
• Communicate effectively with team and maintain a positive attitude in pressure.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Knife skills

Food Handler

Weights & measures

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Omni La Mansion del Rio

The Omni La Mansion del Rio is ideally nestled along the historic Riverwalk among the banks of the Paseo del Rio in downtown San Antonio. It is within easy walking distance of the famous Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, Spanish governor's Palace, San Antonio Convention Center and other well-known landmarks.

Omni La Mansion del Rio'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 La Mansion del Rio may be your perfect match.

Line Cook 2

Overview

The position of Line 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.