Overnight Pastry Cook 1 | Full Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Franklintown (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Amelia Island, Florida, invites culinary professionals to join our banquet kitchen team. Based on experience you may be placed in Cook 1 (advanced), Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) and will prepare items from BEOs, ensuring quality and teamwork.

We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities and a supportive environment while you contribute to exceptional service in a resort setting. Weekend/holiday shifts needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 3 years relevant culinary experience.
• Familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all items on BEOs or cover sheets according to standard procedure.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure.
• Maintain high quality by inspecting all food products.
• Check portion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Follow storage procedures for walk-in and perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Batch cooking

Quality control

Sanitation standards

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Job description

Omni Amelia Island, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Overview:

Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food. Based on experience, qualified candidates will be placed in Cook 1 (advanced) Cook 2 (intermediate) or Cook 3 (entry level) positions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all items on BEO’s or cover sheets according to standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Always maintain high quality by inspecting all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Checkportion control, weights and counts prior to function.
• Fire all food in accordanceto30-minute SOP
• Maintain/check cooking times and temperatures.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk‑in and when returning food to walk‑in.
• Always maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Keep walk‑in, prep area and equipment up to Health Department standards at alltime.
• 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 standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Checkparsfor shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note anyout of stockitems or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used onnextshift todesignatedstorage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirementsonmeals.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned byCulinaryleadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months (for entry level) to 3 years (advanced) relevant culinary experience, preferably in high volume upscale hotel banquet operation.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordinationneededto use all kitchen equipment.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced high‑pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments, maintaining quality per Omni standards.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintainingquality perOmni standards.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.
• 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 40 pounds without assistance.
• Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Position requires repetitive motion and consistent use of arms and hands.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

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

Omni Amelia Island, 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, Florida, United States of America