Pastry Cook 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Omni Hotels & Resorts as a Pastry Cook 1 at our convention center hotel in Oklahoma City. This role involves preparing exceptional pastries for our banquets and outlets, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation. Ideal candidates will have a culinary background, advanced skills in baking, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, where teamwork and quality are paramount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience in fast-paced environment; fine dining preferred.
• Familiar with weights and measures for recipe adherence.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all pastry and dessert items according to Omni standards.
• Follow all food safety and storage procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and health standards within the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary skills

Advanced knife skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Location

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center(OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park.

The property includes an all-day dining outlet (Seltzer's Modern Diner), an entertainment sports bar (OKC Tap House), specialty restaurant (Bob's Steak & Chop House), coffee shop (Park Grounds) and a retail outlet (RareBird Gift Shop). Additionally, guests can enjoy a Mokara Spa, fitness center and a rooftop pool and bar (CatBird Seat) complete with a fire pit, outdoor lawn and cabanas. The hotel offers 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space inclusive of a 20,000 square foot ballroom, 10,000 square foot ballroom, and a 4,200 square foot outdoor pre-function space that overlooks the park.

Job Description

An amazing opportunity to be a pivotal part of this Omni convention collection hotel. The Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is a true outdoor recreation, entertainment and culinary destination paying homage to the heritage and modern progress of the city. With 605 guest rooms and suites, the luxury hotel will showcase views of the 70-acre Scissortail Park and the downtown skyline with 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space, sports bar, specialty restaurant, coffee shop and a retail venue.

The Pastry Cook 1 willprepare and cook all pastry and dessert items for Banquets and Outlets, according to Omni specifications and standards and work in conjunction with all culinary team members to ensure the safe and clean function of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Required to learn all menu items produced by assigned station.
• Being knowledgeable and have the ability to prepare and plate all pastry and dessert items, to Omni standards, in a timely manner.
• Independently prepare all food items as directed by supervisor and to the company specifications.
• 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 bakingskills and techniques.
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• 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

• Required to have at least 2 years minimum culinary experience in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant kitchen. Fine dining experience preferred.
• Must be able to work efficiently without needing immediate supervision from management.
• Advanced knife skills
• Must be familiar weights and measures in order to follow and multiply standard recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler or equivalent certification required.
• Flexible Scheduling to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must live within 50 miles of the hotel.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.).

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statementIf you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email [e-mail].