Banquet Cook 1 - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Location

San Diego Hotel

With miles of sandy beaches and a year-round average 70-degree temperature, there is no better place to live and work than sunny San Diego! Within this seaside paradise lies the newly renovated, four-star, Omni San Diego Hotel; a place dedicated to providing a superior experience for both associates and guests. Omni San Diego’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. The Omni San Diego Hotel’s commitment to serve our associates and nurture their growth has led to the company’s highest rating in associate satisfaction and an impressive internal promotion rate. 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 San Diego Hotel may be your perfect match. 

Job Description

Provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen sanitation in accordance with health department guidelines
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities within a necessary time frame.
• Prepare a mixture of buffet and plated style items
• Responsible for full knowledge of menu and recipes.
• Complete daily job tasks including preparation of menu items without constant supervision
• Maintain daily preparation par lists.
• Maintain daily product freshness on hot line and pantry station.
• Communicate to Supervisors and Sous Chefs the needs and requirements of the kitchen.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire if not already certified.
• Minimum 2 years banquet culinary experience is required.
• Experience in a high volume upscale, hotel banquet operation is preferred.
• Must be familiar with all cooking techniques.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking.
• Advanced knife skills are required.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds is required.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: $24.40/hour The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate’s qualifications and/or experience

* 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 Poster and the following link in the OFCCP’s Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

* If 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 to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com