Neighborhood Services | Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Louisville Hotel is seeking a Line Cook (Cook 1) to prepare food items to specification and ensure quality across hot and cold lines. You will follow safety and sanitation standards while working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, equipment use, and participation in department trainings. Candidates should have at least 3 years of culinary experience or formal training and must obtain a Food Handlers Certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station.
• 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 weights and measures in order 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 Certification- 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.

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 trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Sanitation & safety

Stand 8+ hours

Flexible schedule

Math & recipe scaling

Fast-paced environment

Taste & smell

Weights & measures

Communication with supervisor

Education

Culinary degree or training

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Oven

Grill/Stove

Microwave

Robot coupe

Mechanical choppers

Knives

Job description

Omni Louisville Hotel Reflecting the past, present and future of our vibrant Kentucky town and inspired by the city's rich history and authentic character, the Omni Louisville transforms one of the city's most significant urban blocks into a unique and vibrant mixed-use environment offering hotel guests, residents and locals a chance to connect and enjoy the best of a great city. The hotel is a prominent landmark against the Louisville skyline, glistening during the day and glowing at night, with the iconic glassy ends of the 612 room hotel. The hotel pool and rooftop bar, designed for seamless indoor and outdoor integration, allows guests to rest, relax and socialize with downtown Louisville as the backdrop. The essence of Louisville is woven throughout, with interior design that blends elements of the city's heritage, culture, and character-felt everywhere from the hotel restaurants to a featured bourbon bar, and even the hotel's speakeasy and bowling alley. Guests can enjoy a vibrant Falls City Market, a 20,000-square-foot urban food hall and grocer directly connected to the hotel lobby. Located at street level, this dynamic space transforms Liberty Street into a lively pedestrian destination. Featuring a diverse selection of food and dessert options-including craft beer, fresh bakery items, and local favorites-the market serves as a welcoming hub for both hotel guests and the local community. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Louisville Hotel may be your perfect match.

Neighborhood Services | Cook 1

Overview:

The Line Cook 1 ensures 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 trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 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
• 3 years of culinary experience preferred; well-versed in operation of at least one culinary station
• 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 weights and measures in order 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 Certification- 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.

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.