Line Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is looking for a Line Cook 2 to join their team at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel in New Orleans. This position involves preparing food items efficiently and according to specified menu standards while ensuring high culinary quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of culinary experience and excellent communication skills. Join us in a dynamic and respectful environment, where your culinary skills will shine.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain organization with prep sheets and station guides.
• Perform plate presentations that meet specifications.

Skills

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knife skills

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Tools

Culinary tools

Job description

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for over 30 years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. Our full property renovation incorporates modern amenities with classic design in our guest rooms, including iconic wrought iron balconies and redesigned public spaces inspired by liveliness of the area's culture through various color palettes and artwork.

Omni Royal Orleans' 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 Royal Orleans Hotel may be your perfect match.

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.

EEO Statement

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.