Mokara | Outlet Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts seeks a Line Cook 1 to prepare and store prep items per hotel standards. You will work on a hotel outlet line delivering menu items within timeframes for each meal period.

The role requires solid cooking skills, knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation, and the ability to stand 8+ hours, with flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays. You will ensure equipment is used safely and products meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred, with station experience.
• Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Knife skills, sanitation, and safety knowledge.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• Food Handlers certification required or obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools and taste/smell.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• Work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.
• Identify and inspect all food products for quality.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.
• Maintain walk-in, prep area and equipment to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.
• Attend department meetings and other company required training.
• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Sanitation & safety

Stand for long hours

Flexibility with schedule

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Tools

Robot Coupe

Grill/Stove equipment

Knives

Job description

Overview

The position of Line Cook 1 ensures that all prep items are prepared and stored according to hotel specifications.

Responsibilities

Independently prepares all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.

Ability to work on an outlet hot/cold line executing menu items in the specified timeline for each meal period.

The ability to identify and inspect all food products for quality.

Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.

Safely and properly use all culinary equipment.

Must have a solid and demonstrated understanding of cooking skills and techniques.

Keep walk-in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department and EcoSure standards at all times.

Attend department meetings and other company required training.

Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station

Proper use and care of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, salad spinner

Proper care and cleaning of all kitchen equipment.

Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, robot coupe, mechanical choppers

Knowledge of basic kitchen preparation, knife skills, sanitation, and safety

Ability to remain active, including standing for 8+ hour per day

Flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be familiar with weights and measures to follow and multiply standard recipes.

Must have basic mathematical skills.

The ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.

Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.

Must have unexpired Food Handlers – or obtain upon hire.

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.