Master Fine-Dining Cook: Prep-to-Plate Specialist

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Nashville (TN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Hotel stay discounts

Job summary

A premier hospitality company is seeking a Fine Dining Cook 2 for the Omni Nashville Hotel. The role requires thorough knowledge of food handling techniques and the ability to prepare quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. Candidates should have prior experience in sautéing, broiling, and fry cooking. The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant workplace. Join a company that values empowerment and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Must have prior experience with sautéing, broiling & fry cooking.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedures.
• Maintain high quality and inspect food products for quality.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards.

Skills

Food handling and preparation techniques

Basic math skills

Good eye/hand coordination

Sautéing, broiling, fry cooking

Job description

Omni Nashville Hotel is excited to offer competitive wages and benefits, growth opportunities, paid time off, and hotel stay discounts! If you love hospitality, and have a passion to serve others then you’ll love working with the Omni Nashville Hotel – apply today!

Overview:

To ensure all prep items, and food orders are prepared and stored to proper specifications within all kitchens and food productions outlets.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times. Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food for service and to serve on line.
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Merritt Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Must have prior experience to include sautéing, broiling & fry cooking.
• To ensure all prep items, and food orders are prepared and stored to proper specifications within all kitchens and food productions outlets.
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires repetitive motion of arms and hands.