Banquet Cook 2

Banquet Cook 2

Discover a luxurious oasis at the Omni Houston Hotel. Situated on impeccably manicured grounds, the Omni Houston features the finest in Houston accommodations with sensational views of Downtown Houston and the beautiful resort-style pool area. The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and is just minutes from all the excitement that Houston has to offer.

The Omni Houston Hotel'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 Omni Houston Hotel may be your perfect match.

Position Overview:

The Banquet Cook 2 will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must maintain regular attendance in compliance with Omni Standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Prepare all items on prep list following standard procedure or otherwise told by supervisor.
• Maintain high quality at all times. Inspect all food products for quality when working on prep list and service line.
• Communicate with the supervisor/Chef to learn of daily work tasks and complete a daily prep list.
• Maintain proper food temperatures at all times.
• Follow all storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times.
• Keep refrigeration, prep area and equipment up to Health Department at all time.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per EcoSure/Omni standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Cooperate with other cooks to prepare events or special requirements on meals.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Communicate to supervisor on a regular basis of any missing or needed items
• Complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of culinary experience, preferably in high volume bar/casual dining restaurant operation.
• Basic math skills needed to understand and implement recipes and measurements.
• Good eye/hand coordination needed to use all kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to speak with enthusiasm and be comfortable talking and interacting with guests.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Requires a working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• Highly motivated self-starter focused on quality, organization, cleanliness and teamwork.
• The ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor kitchen throughout entire shift, with fluxing temperatures
• Ability to produce high volumes of work while maintaining quality per Omni standards
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Requires repetitive motion with both hands and occasional bending/stooping/kneeling. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to have Harris County Food Handlers Card
• Ability to stand 8+ hours a day
• Ability to multitask
• Basic knife skills required
• Tools needed to perform most task are paring knife, chef knife and vegetable peeler.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.