Mokara | - Outlet Cook 2

Omni Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mokara Hotel & Spa is seeking a Line Cook 2 to join our kitchen team on the San Antonio Riverwalk. You will ensure all food is prepared to menu specifications and work with fellow kitchen staff to deliver quality dishes in a timely manner.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of hotel/restaurant culinary experience, strong communication, and the ability to follow recipes. Culinary degree or formal training is preferred; safety and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work with others.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high standards of food quality.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and specifications.
• Have knowledge of culinary fundamentals and techniques.
• Work on hot/cold line and execute menu items within the timeline.
• Stay organized with prep sheets and station guides to prepare for service.
• Use all culinary equipment properly and safely.
• Plate presentations meeting specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate with team members and maintain professional attitude under pressure.
• Attend monthly department meetings and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knife skills

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Mokara Hotel & Spa

The Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio’s world-famous Riverwalk is just steps from all the action yet worlds away. Mokara has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only Forbes four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Be a part of an attentive staff by making our guest stays a memorable one where exceptional is included.

Mokara Hotel & Spa

The Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio’s world-famous Riverwalk is just steps from all the action yet worlds away. Mokara has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only Forbes four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Be a part of an attentive staff by making our guest stays a memorable one where exceptional is included.

The Mokara Hotel & 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 Mokara Hotel & Spa may be your perfect match.

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.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.